Launch Cyber Security Skilling Program

[dailyeducation]

	C3iHub, IIT Kanpur to launch Cybersecurity Skilling Program to make workforce future-ready​
		Shri Vijay Sampla, Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, to be the Chief Guest for the Launch Ceremony on 26th April The program will have a duration of two months and will be free for SC/ST candidates The program will be online and will cover core domains of cyber security Kanpur, April 24, 2023: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK), through its cybersecurity Technology and Innovation Hub, C3iHub, is launching a Cybersecurity Skilling Program to train learners in the growing landscape of cyber space and security. The program is supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under NM-ICPS Mission, along with C3iHub-incubated startups Threat Guardians Pvt Ltd. and Workers Union Support, as the implementing partners. The program aims to provide learners with a deeper understanding of the technical basics of cyberspace and cyber issues, introduce real-time cybersecurity techniques and methods, and focus on the models, tools, and techniques for enforcing security. The launch ceremony for the Cybersecurity Skilling Program will take place on April 26, 2023, and will be graced by Shri Vijay Sampla, Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, as the Chief Guest. Shri Vijay Sampla has been a prominent leader and has served in various capacities in government and public life, including as a Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. “The launch of this Cybersecurity Skilling Program on April 26 in the presence of Shri Vijay Sampla, Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, will pave the way for an immersive learning experience for students, professionals and enthusiasts. We’ve tried to cover the crucial aspects of cybersecurity comprehensively in the program, and are hopeful that it will help build a robust workforce,” said Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Project Director at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur. The Cybersecurity Skilling Program is an excellent opportunity for students, professionals, and anyone interested in learning about cybersecurity to gain knowledge and expertise in this rapidly growing and changing field. SC/ST candidates will be able to avail the program for free. The program comes with a combination of deep academic rigor and intense practical approach, which will allow participants to master the required skills and build world class expertise. The program explores the most critical elements beyond technology that shape the playing field on which cybersecurity problems emerge and are managed. The course covers system security, malware analysis, network security, cryptography, and IoT security. It is a fully online program providing students with both fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience. An integral part of the training is customized labs at every student's desk through the cyber range. The online mode of the Cybersecurity Skilling Program will make it accessible to learners from anywhere in the country. The duration of the program is 8 weeks (6 hours per week) and will include live sessions, online assignments, and hands-on exercises. Upon completion of the program, learners will receive a certificate from C3iHub, which will add value to their professional profile. For more information about the Cybersecurity Skilling Program, visit - You do not have permission to view link please Log in or Register About C3iHub: C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. C3iHub addresses cybersecurity of cyber-physical systems in its entirety. C3iHub detects security vulnerabilities in critical cyber-physical systems, develops security tools to address the vulnerabilities, nucleates startups and partners with industries to commercialize the security tools, and provides training to the next generation of cybersecurity researchers Website: You do not have permission to view link please Log in or Register . About IIT Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur was established on 2nd November 1959 by an Act of Parliament. The institute has a sprawling campus spread over 1055 acres with large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 22 centres, and 3 Interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with 540 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students. In addition to formal undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the institute has been active in research and development in areas of value to both industry and government. For more information, visit You do not have permission to view link please Log in or Register .