Context: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), through its C3iHub, in partnership with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully trained the first batch of cyber commandos.
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- The six-month Cyber Commando Training Program concluded at the IIT Kanpur Noida Outreach Centre, completing a rigorous initiative to enhance cybersecurity skills within law enforcement agencies.
- These cyber commandos will be crucial in investigating cybercrimes, protecting digital assets, and enhancing India’s cyber resilience.
- The Cyber Commando Training Program is designed as a national initiative to create a skilled workforce of cyber-trained personnel across States, Union Territories, and Central agencies.
- A total of 36 officers from various State Police and Central Police Organizations (CPOs) completed the program, which included vital topics such as cyber defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, penetration testing, specialized bootcamps on Hardware Security, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, and IoT Security.
- The program also included expert sessions from top industry professionals and field visits to organizations like Tata Advanced Systems Limited, CERT-In, and CSIRT Power.
- All participating officers received globally recognized certifications from the EC-Council, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), and Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA), ensuring their skills meet international standards.
