IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub launches Cyber Security Vocational Programme 

This is a completely online course providing students with both fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience, IIT Kanpur said in a statement.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur’s C3iHub has launched ‘Cyber Security Vocational Programme’ in collaboration with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) Kanpur, and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF), by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The six-month programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-growing field of cybersecurity. This course covers system security, malware analysis, network security, cryptography, and IoT security. This is a completely online course providing students with both fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience, IIT Kanpur said in a statement.

An integral part of the training is customized labs at every student's desk through the Cyber Range. It is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and industry-relevant knowledge, preparing them for successful careers in the cybersecurity domain, the statement added.

C3iHub will provide virtual lab for course practical, technical help desk support for students, certification of participation/completion of the course and final assessment results for all students. Whereas, CSJMU is responsible to facilitate the smooth execution of the program and CSJMIF will provide a platform to run the programme.

The initiative has an ambitious target of enrolling up to 50,000 students, making it a significant step towards fostering cybersecurity expertise in India.

C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established at IIT Kanpur, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.