Kaspersky and IIT Bombay Sign MoU to Advance Cybersecurity Education and Research
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, and Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), a leader in the field of
engineering education and research, today announced the signing of a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote and foster the development of
educational and research projects in the field of cybersecurity.
Under the agreement, Kaspersky and IIT Bombay will work
together to promote cybersecurity education and research, with the goal of
building a more robust cybersecurity workforce in India. The agreement
demonstrates both parties’ efforts in promoting closer co-operation to enhance
the security of the computing environment. This includes the exchange of
knowledge and expertise, the development of educational materials, organisation
and promotion of events aimed at raising cybersecurity awareness, as well as
sponsorship of awards and book prizes to encourage students to pursue careers
in cybersecurity.
“As India further strengthens its position as the world’s
technology and innovation hub, the number of cybersecurity positions will also
increase. 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," Adrian Hia, Managing
Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky said at the officiating ceremony.
In this regard, Dean R&D of IIT Bombay, Professor Milind
Atrey said, “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. 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."
This partnership is part of Kaspersky’s commitment to
developing cybersecurity skills and knowledge worldwide. The company has
previously signed similar agreements with other universities and academic
institutions around the world.
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