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DSCI in partnership with Microsoft and in support with Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) of Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) launched CyberShikshaa in September 2018.
The CyberShikshaa flagship program 'Cyber Security Training Program' trains women engineering graduates from tier-II, tier-III cities and rural areas in the niche field of Cyber Security. C-DAC, NIELIT and our other premier training partners conduct the online/offline training sessions.
In 2021, after a successful run of the initial Cyber Security Training Program, 'Privacy Module for Women on Break' was rolled out for women professionals who are on career break due to medical, personal or any other reasons and want to make a career in Data Privacy. This is a pioneer credentialing program which equips women professionals with necessary skills to advance their careers in the growing field of Data Privacy.
Both CyberShikshaa programs entail placement assistance for the candidates. Additionally, a self-learning 'CyberShikshaa Fundamentals' program was also launched to introduce cyber security concepts to college students.
As India leapfrogs into the next phase of growth, we see a multi-fold growth of digital assets with the upcoming next wave of jobs. CyberShikshaa is the first step towards this. We believe this is the beginning of a movement, one that we encourage all stakeholders to join in.
Anant Maheshwari
Former President, Microsoft India
Cybersecurity is more than securing systems; it's a horizon of career opportunities. The CyberShikshaa programme by DSCI and Microsoft empowers women with industry-ready skills for the challenging but rewarding field of cybersecurity and privacy. We encourage more stakeholders to join the movement and support women talent in the cybersecurity domain.
Vinayak Godse
CEO, DSCI
Cyber Security Skills Development and Enabling Growth Opportunities to Women Talent in the cyber security domain is a key imperative for Government and Industry DSCI is pleased to partner with Microsoft in developing industry ready women cyber security professionals through CyberShikshaa program.
Rama Vedashree
Former CEO, DSCI
Bridging the skill gap in the niche domain of cybersecurity is a national imperative. This program will not only provide impetus to bridging the skill gap but will also help draw more women into the cybersecurity domain.
Ajay Prakash Sawhney
Former Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
To train and support women from tier-II, tier-III cities and rural areas and align a career path for them in the IT industry.
To nurture professionals in the field of Cyber Security and Privacy and bridge the talent gap in these key emerging areas.
Increase workplace diversity and inclusion as representation of women in tech space is lower as compared to men.
4-months program to get trained in cyber security.
Exlusively for female Engineeirng graduates (frehser passouts) form tier II and tier III cities.
Financial support provided to all the students.
A week-long program to learn in depth about data privacy.
Exclusively for women professionals on a career break.
Job opportunities in the growing privacy fraternity.
Introductory course in cyber security for students of 19-24 years of age.
Self-learning online program which students can take at their own pace.
Certificate will be given after successful completion of the course.
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CyberShikshaa started in 2018 with only 3 centers in India but now it has footprints all over India.
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29 batches of Cyber Security Training Program have been successfully completed across 13 different cities in a classroom setting.
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From October 2020, classrooms were shifted virtually because of the pandemic. Total number of candidates taking online training since then is close to 300.
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A strong corpus of 80+ recruiters from across the tech industry have hired and trained students for different roles.
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1000+ candidates have completed CyberShikshaa Security Training program with a placement rate of 60%.
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100 women who were on a career break have been trained for DCPP certification under CyberShikshaa Privacy Module for 'Women on Break'.
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4,660 students from 28 academic institutions of India have been certified under the CyberShikshaa Fundamentals program.
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Become adept in the Cyber Security and Privacy fields.
Program cost is covered, no financial burden on you.
Mentorship from industry experts.
A variety of industries and job roles to explore.
Immense networking opportunities.
Unlimited possibilities for personal and professional growth.
Right from my college days, I was always interested in studying a blend of cyber security, law, and policy; and this program was offering exactly that. I took a leap of faith and enrolled for the program, and it turned out to be a lifeline for me. Especially amidst the stressful chemotherapy sessions.
It was a risky decision for me to quit my job and join the CyberShikshaa program full time, but I went for it in March 2019. Studying at C-DAC Bangalore for the CyberShikshaa batch, opened up a pandora's box of learning opportunities for me.
I wish to become one of the women leaders in Data Privacy and Protection in India. The CyberShikshaa Privacy module proved to be the silver lining in my career!
The IT industry is saturated with software developers right now and they need a pool of trained cyber security professionals. I am glad CyberShikshaa found me, and I was able to route my career in this direction.
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