18/08/2026
The Visit
On 6 August 2026, students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering visited the Centre for Reliability (CFR), Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai, accompanied by faculty members Dr. N. Deepa and Mrs. S. Sarupriya. The visit provided students with valuable exposure to the importance of reliability engineering and its role in ensuring the quality, safety, and dependable performance of electronic and electro-mechanical products.
About CFR
The Centre for Reliability (CFR) is a Government of India organisation under the STQC Directorate, specialising in the reliability assessment of electronic, electro-mechanical, and IT products. CFR supports Indian industries in developing reliable, safe, and globally competitive products through advanced testing, assessment, and training..
Technical Exposure
The expert sessions introduced students to functional testing, security testing, website quality certification using SortSite, GIGW 3.0, and infrastructure auditing. Students also gained insights into cybersecurity for smart cities, web security, network security, and Vulnerability Assessment and Pe*******on Testing (VAPT).
The sessions highlighted tools such as Burp Suite and Nessus for identifying security vulnerabilities. Students were also introduced to CCTV camera testing and CCTV security, along with the importance of protecting network and web-based systems.
The expert sessions also emphasised the significance of EMC and EMI testing, including electromagnetic compatibility, electromagnetic interference, surge immunity, and transient immunity, which are essential for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electronic products.
The visit helped students understand how testing, security assessment, and reliability evaluation contribute to developing safe, secure, high-quality, and dependable products.
Takeaway
The visit provided students with valuable practical exposure to reliability engineering, cybersecurity, software and website testing, network security, CCTV security, and EMC/EMI testing, helping them connect classroom concepts with real-world industrial practices.
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