Cyber Commandos Training at IITs and IIITs: A New Era in Cybersecurity
Cyber Commandos Program: Addressing Cyber Crime with IIT and IIIT
The Cyber Commandos initiative aims to fortify India's cyber infrastructure needs by engaging premier educational institutions like IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIIT Naya Raipur, among others. This special program will kick off a rigorous training schedule for 346 commandos from various state police forces, enhancing their skills in incident response and digital forensics.
The Role of Educational Institutes
Institutions including RRU Gandhinagar and NFSU Delhi are pivotal in this training, aimed at creating highly trained police personnel to secure Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The first phase of training is set to commence as part of a broader initiative addressing rising cyber threats.
- Event Date: September 10, 2024
- Locations: New Delhi
- Attendees: Home Minister Amit Shah and Cyber Commandos
Impact on Cyber Security
This approach is essential as India reported losses from cyber fraud totaling Rs 7,488.6 crore last year. With Maharashtra witnessing the highest losses, the Cyber Commandos' training is critical to bolstering national cyber defense.
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