C3iHub, IIT Kanpur launches Cyber Security vocational course with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur recently 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) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK). This 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. An integral part of the training is customised 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 programme will be conducted in online mode, providing students with both fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience. Meanwhile, 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 a target of enrolling up to 50,000 students.