IIT Kanpur cybersecurity course has been launched through a collaboration between C3iHub at IIT Kanpur, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra, and Vivekanand Incubation Foundation. The vocational programme aims to reach more than 3 lakh students across over 570 affiliated colleges.The course will be delivered completely online and in Hindi, making cybersecurity education more accessible to students in semi-urban and rural areas. Its curriculum will cover cybercrime, cyber hygiene, social media threats, identity theft, personal data leaks, online safety, the dark web and cyber terrorism. Students will also receive practical exposure through quizzes, workshops and customised virtual labs. A dedicated Cybersecurity Counselling Cell will help students address cybercrime incidents and understand prevention measures. The initiative highlights the growing demand for cybersecurity skills beyond engineering and technology courses, giving students from diverse academic backgrounds an opportunity to build essential digital-safety knowledge.
IIT Kanpur Cybersecurity Course: 3 Lakh Students, 570 Colleges
