C3iHub, IIT Kanpur launches Cyber Commando Training Program

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).

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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.