The initiative is collaboration between the union Home Ministry and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Hyderabad: In a move to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity readiness, C3iHub at IIT Kanpur launched the Cyber Commando Training Program, a specialized six-month residential course designed to equip participants with cutting-edge skills in cybersecurity.
The initiative is collaboration between the union Home Ministry and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Under the program, a specialized unit of trained cyber commandos will be established within the States/Union Territories (UTs) and Central Police Organizations (CPOs) to address the growing threats in the nation’s cybersecurity landscape.
These trained cyber commandos will assist States/UTs and central agencies in safeguarding the digital space.
A total of 38 officials from various central and state police forces will participate in an intensive training program and receive comprehensive, hands-on training in diverse aspects of cybersecurity, equipping them to address complex cyber threats, manage security incidents.
IIT Kanpur acting director, Prof. Amalendu Chandra said the program is a crucial step in India’s efforts to protect its digital infrastructure.
“The collaboration between C3iHub, I4C, and the union Home Ministry reflects our shared commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce capable of responding to the growing sophistication of cyber threats facing the country,” Prof. Chandra added.
