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IIT Kanpur Fortifies Army Cyber Defenses
26 Jul
Summary
- 140 Army personnel completed specialized cybersecurity training.
- Course includes Basic and Advanced Modules with practical tests.
- Training strengthens cyber defence capabilities of Central Command.

IIT Kanpur's C3iHub has concluded a specialized cybersecurity certification program for 140 Indian Army personnel. The participants, belonging to the Army's Central Command, completed a rigorous six-month hybrid course designed to bolster their cyber defence skills.
The program featured a Basic Module covering foundational cybersecurity topics like Linux, networking, and SOC operations. Top performers advanced to the Advanced Module, delving into AI-driven security, forensics, and penetration testing.
This initiative underscores IIT Kanpur's commitment to enhancing national security through structured, practice-oriented training. The collaboration aims to build a skilled cybersecurity workforce for strategic sectors.