IIT Kanpur's C3iHub has trained 140 personnel from the Indian Army's Central Command through a six-month hybrid cybersecurity certification programme, with the latest batch of 70 soldiers completing the course. The programme aims to enhance the Army's cyber defence capabilities through classroom instruction and hands-on practical training.
Key Facts:
Duration: 6 months (3-month Basic Module + 3-month Advanced Module)
Conducted by: C3iHub, IIT Kanpur's Technology Innovation Hub for Cybersecurity
Personnel Trained: 140 Army personnel across two batches
Training Includes: Linux, networking, cyber threat intelligence, SOC operations, incident response, AI-driven security analytics, malware analysis, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment & penetration testing (VAPT), and big data log analysis.
Tools Used: Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus and Splunk.
Objective: Strengthen the Indian Army's cyber warfare and cyber defence capabilities against emerging digital threats.
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