Kaspersky, IIT Bombay Sign MoU To Boost Cybersecurity Education And Research In India

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote and foster the development of educational and research projects in the field of cybersecurity.

The MoU was signed by Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky, and Professor Milind Atrey, Dean R&D at IIT Bombay. The agreement will see the two organisations work together to promote cybersecurity education and research, with the goal of building a more robust cybersecurity workforce in India.

In a statement, Hia said, "Our partnership with IIT Bombay aims to enhance cybersecurity education and research in India. It's important that we work together to develop the expertise and skills needed for protection against cyberthreats, which are constantly growing in both volume and sophistication. This partnership will go on to help produce higher caliber cybersecurity experts in India and contribute to a more secure digital world."

As part of the agreement, Kaspersky and IIT Bombay will collaborate on a number of initiatives, including, developing educational materials and programs on cybersecurity, organising and promoting events to raise cybersecurity awareness and sponsoring awards and book prizes to encourage students to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

"As cyber threats are ever increasing with technological advancements and its automation, it is extremely important to equip our young generation with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect against these threats," said Atrey.

“With this engagement with Kaspersky which is a leading and trusted cybersecurity company, IIT Bombay can contribute significantly in the area of cybersecurity research and education. We look forward for a fruitful association with Kaspersky,” he added.