Karnataka Innovation Technology Society partners Cisco for cybersecurity skills training
Cisco has signed a memorandum of understanding with Karnataka Innovation Technology Society (KITS) to train 40,000 individuals in cybersecurity skills and cyber awareness.
Women will represent half of the trained workforce to help meet the growing need for cyber talent as organisations look to bolster defences against an evolving and complex threat landscape.
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Offering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Product ManagementVisitIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitMITMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisit«As the digital-first world evolves, placing cybersecurity at the forefront, the imperative to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to cyber threats has become increasingly crucial,” said Harish Krishnan, managing director and chief policy officer, Cisco India and Saarc.
According to Cisco’s Cybersecurity Readiness Index, 90% of organisations in India expect a cybersecurity incident to disrupt their businesses in the next 12 to 24 months.
Moreover, as stated by an Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) report, with 40% of Azcybersecurity teams in Indian organisations understaffed, the urgency for skill preparedness is clear. This collaboration underscores a collective commitment to equip students with job-ready cybersecurity skills.
The collaboration will include a 'Train the Trainers' programme to empower college faculties with the knowledge
