In a significant step towards further strengthening India’s cyber defense capabilities and building a skilled cybersecurity workforce CERT-In and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch Professional Development Programs in Cybersecurity for professionals across Government, Public Sector and Industry.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding India’s digital infrastructure. Designated as the national agency for cyber incident response under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, from incident prevention and real-time threat mitigation to enhancing cyber resilience through Security Quality Management Services, CERT-In is at the core of India’s cyber defence strategy.
Under the MoU, an 8-week Professional Development Program in Cybersecurity, designed for working professionals from Government, PSUs, and Industry is launched by BITS-Pilani. The program will be delivered by BITS Pilani through its Centre for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) at the Hyderabad Campus along with its technology partner Rapifuzz, under the guidance and mentorship of CERT-In.
The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for structured, high-impact capacity building in cybersecurity an area of increasing importance amid evolving digital threats and cyber security challenges. The program begins on July 19, 2025, and is open to professionals across domains, including those without prior coding experience. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Professional Development Certificate in Cybersecurity, co-branded by CERT-In and BITS Pilani underscoring both academic rigor and national institutional recognition.
