IIT Guwahati’s E & ICT Academy, one of India’s premier engineering colleges, has collaborated with Imarticus Learning to develop a 10-month advanced certificate program in cybersecurity and blockchain. The online curriculum intends to equip the workforce for India’s cybersecurity sector, which is estimated to reach $3.5 billion by 2027 at an annual CAGR of 8.05%.
Notably, the Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity & Blockchain program offers cyber aspirants the opportunity to take the digital security industry by storm, preferably with a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) background and 0 to 5 years of experience.
Principal Investigator of E & ICT Academy – IIT Guwahati, describing the program as “innovative,” stated: “It will revolutionize cybersecurity practices to help organizations strongly implement preventative measures and better manage cyber risks.” Prof. Gaurav Trivedi, Associate Professor at IIT Guwahati, added, “Our relationship with Imarticus Learning will help to streamline our approach to multidisciplinary teaching and industrial involvement.
Nikhil Barshikar, Founder and CEO of Imarticus Learning, added, “E & ICT Academy – IIT Guwahati’s active role in course delivery, curriculum development, and practical training will prepare cybersecurity aspirants to face real-world challenges such as phishing scams and blockchain attacks with ease. Furthermore, our collaboration with the E & ICT Academy – IIT Guwahati will assist shape the future of cybersecurity by creating new possibilities and improving key talents.”
The curriculum highlights, which emphasize skill development and real-world knowledge, are as follows:
* Industry-related curriculum: The program, designed by IIT Guwahati faculty members and cybersecurity professionals, intends to impart industry-responsive abilities as well as strong work ethics. It covers topics such as SQL injection, Internet of Things hacking, cloud computing, encryption, online application hacking, and social engineering.
* Live Interactive Sessions: Providing significant insights, live interactive sessions are organized online and include subjects such as networking and blockchain principles, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessment.
* Learning with Industry-Prevalent Tools: For professional growth, the course provides instruction in industry-specific tools such as VMware, Kali OS, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, John the Ripper, Virtual Box, Angry IP Scanner, OpenVAS, SNMP, and Metasploit.
* Campus Immersion at IIT Guwahati: The campus immersion not only helps students comprehend the cybersecurity environment, but it also allows them to network with academics and researchers.
* Holistic Development: In addition to teaching the fundamentals and advanced topics, the curriculum fosters a mindset of confronting real-world cyber issues straight on.
E & ICT Academy – IIT Guwahati also provides hands-on training in ethical hacking through EC-Council, a respected organization that is trusted internationally for cybersecurity programs. Notably, EC-Council iLabs offers a simulated environment to improve abilities and get a competitive advantage, as well as help for passing the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) test.
Aside from that, the Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity & Blockchain program’s emphasis on a complete learning experience guides cyber aspirants through the realm of Bug Bounty programs, which entail studying bug-hunting tactics and tools to find security flaws.
With the fast-changing digital world, cybersecurity has become increasingly important in protecting sensitive information and key infrastructure. Cybersecurity enthusiasts may easily get cyber resilience and blockchain expertise via E & ICT Academy – IIT Guwahati. The Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity & Blockchain program trains talented and ethical professionals through interactive live sessions, hands-on laboratories, collaborative learning, personalized mentorship, real-world case studies, industry insights, and networking opportunities.
Imarticus Learning is India’s top tech firm, providing high-quality, industry-specific education using innovative technology, specialist training, career guidance, and mentorship from industry leaders. Within a decade, it has influenced over 1,000,000 careers through cutting-edge curricula, highly experienced teachers, and over 500 global relationships with top universities and companies. Imarticus Learning aims to train present and future employees to meet the current and emerging labor market demands of diverse sectors. Its goal is to give learners with relevant learning experiences, teach them industry-specific skills, and prepare them for numerous employment opportunities in their field.
Imarticus Learning is well-known for its innovative teaching methods, which include immersive live lectures (online and offline), peer-to-peer conversations, hybrid learning modules, industry-focused seminars, capstone projects, guest lecturers, soft skills training, and more. It provides courses to educate students for successful jobs in data science, analytics, finance, banking, and technology.
Source : Businnessstandard
