Archive · 20 Aug 2025
IIT Roorkee and Futurense Launch GenAI Cybersecurity Program
IIT Roorkee and Futurense are starting a special program to teach people how to protect computers and information using new AI technology.
This program, starting October 18, is for people who want to learn about cybersecurity, especially how to deal with things like fake videos and AI tricks.
The program teaches about tools and methods used by security professionals, so people can get jobs protecting computer networks, AI systems, and cloud services.
It's like learning how to fight digital bad guys who use AI, with classes on weekends taught by experts, practical projects and training for the CISSP exam.
IIT Roorkee and Futurense launched a nine-month GenAI-powered cybersecurity program.
The program begins October 18 and is India's first postgraduate certificate in the field.
The curriculum prepares participants for roles in SOC, cloud security, and LLM risk governance.
Training includes over 30 GenAI tools, real-world projects, and CISSP exam readiness.
The program is taught by IIT Roorkee faculty and industry mentors online on weekends.
- Who
- IIT Roorkee and Futurense
- What
- A nine-month GenAI-powered cybersecurity program
- When
- October 18
- Where
- IIT Roorkee
- Why
- To address emerging cybersecurity threats such as deepfakes, AI-authored phishing, and LLM exploits.
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This program ensures that professionals are prepared to lead in cybersecurity innovations.
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- Program Type
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Partners
- IIT Roorkee and Futurense
- Start Date
- October 18
- Duration
- Nine months
- Focus
- AI/GenAI-powered cybersecurity
- Training Includes
- GenAI tools, real-world projects, and CISSP readiness
