The primary objective of this partnership is to augment the appeal of IIT Delhi graduates in the job market by incorporating relevant competencies through the introduction of new training courses and programs
Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has entered into a collaborative partnership with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to advance joint efforts in the realms of cybersecurity research and education. The agreement encompasses the mutual exchange of knowledge and expertise, the development of educational materials, the organisation of cybersecurity awareness events, and the sponsorship of merit awards to incentivise IIT Delhi students to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and cybersecurity.
The primary objective of this partnership is to augment the appeal of IIT Delhi graduates in the job market by incorporating relevant competencies through the introduction of new training courses and programs. Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky, underscores the anticipated exponential growth in demand for cybersecurity professionals as India solidifies its standing as a global technology and innovation hub. He expresses Kaspersky’s enduring commitment to India, aiming to aid in the further development of local cybersecurity professionals by collaborating with IIT Delhi.
Hia stresses the necessity of collaborative efforts to cultivate the expertise and skills required to counter the escalating volume and sophistication of cyber threats. The partnership is anticipated to contribute significantly to India’s cybersecurity landscape by fostering the growth of skilled professionals equipped to navigate the evolving challenges in this dynamic field.
Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, highlights the critical importance of arming the youth with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively defend against the growing complexity of cyber threats. The collaboration aligns seamlessly with Kaspersky’s global commitment to cultivating cybersecurity capabilities, exemplified by similar agreements with esteemed universities worldwide. In essence, this partnership strives to not only elevate the calibre of cybersecurity experts emerging from IIT Delhi but also contribute substantially to creating a more secure and resilient digital world.
