Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is one among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research. Ranked as #1 in the AIR Technical Institutes for 2020. World’s top-ranking Research and Development Institute. In 1956, the German Government offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India. Computer Sciences Engineering Department advises Ministries of IT and Electronics as well as NASSCOM in matters related to cybersecurity.
National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) is a trade association of Indian Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Established in 1988. A not-for-profit industry association is the apex body for the 180 billion dollars Indian IT-BPM industry. 2800+ members including top 10 IT and BPO companies of India. Recently started the Future Skills Mission – to upskill existing IT workforce and train fresh college in top 10 Future technologies including Cyber Security.
10 emerging technologies, namely Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Mobile Tech, Robotic Process Automation, Virtual Reality & 3D Printing have been identified as part of “Future Skills” programme, of Digital Skills Academy, an initiative of NASSCOM & CCE of IIT-M. IIT-Madras as a partner to NASSCOM IT-ITeS SSC has initiated various training programs for IT-ITES Industry’s Futureskills program, which aims to reskill/upskill 4 Million professionals and students in the new emerging technologies over the next 5 years in partnership with industry leaders in various technologies. 70+ job roles have been identified in Cyber Security by NASSCOM.
Forensics Intelligence Surveillance and Security Technologies (FISST) is a company specializing on security technologies (Physical and Cyber) Training, Services, and Solutions. FISST is working with various Intelligence agencies and Police departments to help them nab criminals using biometrics and intelligence/surveillance and forensics products / technologies. The company has been providing training to State police departments thru an associated company, specialising in cyber security training and cyber forensics. FISST has signed a MOU with DSA @ IITM to collaborate with Cyber Security related trainings.
Certified Cyber Engineer (CCE) in Computer and Network Security (NASSCOM QP - SSC/Q0917)-CCE - CNS.
Year 1 completion in any Degree (B.Sc, BCA, MCA, M.Sc, B.E., B.Tech etc.) – in any discipline – students need to submit their ID card in KYC for reg
For detailed curriculum andhours of coverage, please download the Program Descripon Document (PDD) from Skills Academy website.
Compleng all 3 tracks (viz. CNS, SESC & CS&D) will make the students to start the career in Informaon Security / Cyber Security field across the World.