Kanpur, 24 July 2026: C3iHub, the Technology Innovation Hub on Cybersecurity at IIT Kanpur, today marked the successful completion of the second cohort of its intensive cybersecurity training programme for personnel from the Indian Army's Central Command, at a valedictory function held at HQ Central Command in Lucknow. The latest batch saw 70 Army personnel complete the programme, taking the total number of Army personnel trained by C3iHub to 140.

C3iHub's 6-Month Hybrid Cybersecurity Certification Programme focuses on a structured curriculum designed to cultivate advanced, industry-ready cybersecurity talent for defence and civilian security roles, combining academic rigor with deep tactical application, enabling participants to build foundational capabilities before progressing to specialised cyber defence skills.

The programme follows a two-tier learning model comprising a three-month Basic Module and a three-month Advanced Module. Each phase is delivered through a structured hybrid format of 24 in-person sessions (three hours each) and 12 online sessions (two hours each), providing 96 contact hours per module. While the Basic Module trains up to 45 participants, the Advanced Module is reserved for a select cohort of up to 30 top-performing participants who progress from the foundational phase.

The Basic Module covers core areas including Linux systems and networking, cyber threat intelligence, operating system security, Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations, and incident response, alongside hands-on training using industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, and Splunk to prepare participants for operational cybersecurity roles. The Advanced Module covers AI-driven security analytics, AI agents for security automation, rule-based log management, Power BI-based log analysis, big-data telemetry, malware analysis, digital and network forensics, and Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT). Both modules culminate in rigorous practical and theoretical assessments, leading to formal certification from C3iHub, IIT Kanpur.

With 140 Army personnel now trained across two cohorts, the initiative reflects the growing collaboration between IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub and the Indian Army's Central Command to strengthen cyber defence capabilities through structured, practice-oriented training.

About IIT Kanpur

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, is recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Renowned for excellence in science, engineering and interdisciplinary education, IIT Kanpur spans a 1,050-acre lush green campus and comprises 21 departments, 27 centres, three interdisciplinary programmes and three specialised schools. With over 590 faculty members and more than 9,500 students, the institute continues to lead in innovation, research and holistic development.

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