IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a new training program to create 'cyber commandos' among law enforcement officers across India. An initiative of the Union Home Ministry, the 'Cyber Commando' program aims to enhance India's cyber defense capabilities.
The training program was inaugurated at IIT Madras by Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V. Kamakoti along with Dr. Sandeep Mittal, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Cyber Crime Wing, Tamil Nadu, Col. Arvind Kumar, Director, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (14C) Mayank Ghildiyal, Deputy Director, (14C) Dr. M. J. Shankar Raman, CEO, IIT Madras in the presence of Pravartak Technologies Foundation and other dignitaries.
Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V. Kamakoti said, “Cyber threats are increasing every day. As digitalization increases, we are getting more and more devices in our day-to-day lives. Data is very important. “Processing both structured and non-structured days is also important.”
Cyber Commandos will represent an upgrade of the existing cyber crime cell. While these cells primarily focus on reactive measures such as investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes, the commandos will be a proactive force.
The objective of this program is to equip law enforcement officers with advanced skills to effectively counter cyber challenges. Through rigorous training, state and central police personnel will be transformed into cyber experts who will be able to investigate difficult digital crimes, track cyber criminals and protect critical infrastructure.
The trainees will include officers from the law enforcement ecosystem who will be trained as cyber commandos. The course will include advanced modules on system forensics, detection and prevention of unethical access to systems, detection of crimes in the cyber domain, among others.
