Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai
The centre will focus on training students from tier-II, tier-III cities, with the goal of bridging the gender gap and providing opportunities to underserved communities.
The inaugural cohort at the centre consists of 28 young women engineering graduates participating in a four-month intensive training under the 'Cyber Vaahini' program
Inaugurating the facility, Goyal, said, '..We want to create opportunities where our youth are not just getting jobs but also serve in high-quality roles available in the global and Indian market and contribute to the journey of realising the dream of 'Viksit Bharat'.'
Vinayak Godse, CEO, Data Security Council of India said, 'This learning facility will provide a launchpad for cyber talent and serve the society at large to build quality skills.'
The cybersecurity courses will range from beginner to advanced levels in ethical hacking, threat hunting, incident response, and more. The students will receive training from cybersecurity professionals and active practitioners, as well as expert mentorship and career guidance from seasoned mentors.
The centre is supported by the Kyndryl Foundation alongside other contributors.
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