Archive · 6 Aug 2025
India Launches Cybersecurity Training for Leaders in the Wild
India is starting a special training program called NCSSP to teach people how to defend against cyberattacks.
Instead of regular classes, they'll learn in the forest, practicing survival and solving problems.
People from the government, tech companies, and other areas will be involved.
The goal is to create experts to handle cyber threats and protect important systems.
The training begins in Hyderabad, starting August 21, 2025.
After the training, graduates could work for the government or in key jobs to protect India's digital security.
India is launching the National Cyber Security Scholar Programme (NCSSP) 2025 to train cybersecurity leaders.
The program uses unconventional training methods, including outdoor survival skills and crisis simulations.
Participants will include IAS, IPS officers, cybersecurity experts, and officials from various sectors.
The training will begin in Hyderabad on August 21, 2025.
Graduates may advise the government or lead cybersecurity operations.
- Who
- Cybersecurity leaders including government officials, experts, and academics.
- What
- A cybersecurity training program called the National Cyber Security Scholar Programme (NCSSP).
- When
- Starting August 21, 2025, continuing through January 2026.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- To develop adaptable talent and create a skilled ecosystem to protect against cyber threats.
- Program Name
- National Cyber Security Scholar Programme (NCSSP) 2025
- Start Date
- August 21, 2025
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Organizer
- ISAC, backed by CERT-IN
- Training Method
- Outdoor survival, crisis simulations, digital learning modules
- Participants
- IAS/IPS officers, cybersecurity experts, officials from defense and intelligence agencies
