IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub has partnered with Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU) in Agra and the Vivekanand Incubation Foundation (VIF) to introduce a vocational program focused on cybersecurity. This initiative aims to provide students from affiliated colleges with essential skills in the growing field of cybersecurity.
The course will be offered completely online and in Hindi, making it easier for students from semi-urban and rural areas to access cybersecurity training. The programme will introduce students to common cybersecurity risks and ways to stay safe online. Topics will include cybercrime, cyber hygiene, social media threats, identity theft, personal data leaks and online safety for women and children. Under the partnership, C3iHub will develop and deliver the course, using IIT Kanpur’s expertise in cybersecurity. VIF will provide the technical and administrative support needed to run the programme on a larger scale. DBRAU will also establish a Cybersecurity Counselling Cell (CCC). The cell will work on cybercrime prevention and provide support and guidance to students dealing with online threats.
The programme is expected to reach more than 3 lakh students across 570-plus colleges.
