The E&ICT Academy at IIT Guwahati, in partnership with Imarticus Learning, has introduced a 10-month advanced certificate program in Cybersecurity and Blockchain. This online initiative is designed to equip professionals for India’s growing cybersecurity market, projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2027, with an anticipated CAGR of 8.05%, as per the official announcement.
The programme aims to cater individuals with a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) background and zero to five years of experience, presenting a valuable opportunity for cyber enthusiasts to make a significant impact in the digital security sector, it added.
“It will revolutionise cybersecurity practices to help organisations strongly implement preventative measures and better manage cyber risks.” Prof. Gaurav Trivedi, Associate Professor, IIT Guwahati, added, “Our partnership with Imarticus Learning will contribute to facilitating our approach of interdisciplinary education and industry collaboration,” principal investigator, E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, said.
IIT Guwahati’s E&ICT Academy provides hands-on ethical hacking training in collaboration with EC-Council, a globally recognised cybersecurity organisation. The EC-Council iLabs offer a simulated environment for skill enhancement and a competitive edge, along with guidance to succeed in the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam.
“E&ICT Academy – IIT Guwahati’s active role in course delivery, curriculum development, and practical training will prepare cybersecurity aspirants to take up real-world challenges like phishing scams and blockchain attacks with ease. And, our partnership with E&ICT Academy – IIT Guwahati will help shape the future of cybersecurity by providing new opportunities and enhancing relevant capabilities,” Nikhil Barshikar, founder and CEO, Imarticus Learning, said.
Furthermore, the Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity & Blockchain program emphasizes a holistic learning experience. It enables cyber enthusiasts to explore Bug Bounty programs, teaching bug-hunting techniques and tools to identify security vulnerabilities.