Cyber commandos complete training at IIIT, are ready for action

The first batch of cyber commandos, constituted by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, completed their six-month training programme at the Indian Institute of Information Technology in Kottayam. “With a strong emphasis on practical learning and industry collaboration, the institute has provided trainees with globally recognised certifications in cybersecurity domains such as Certified Ethical Hacking, Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, Certified Penetration Testing Professional and CompTIA Security+,” they said. For real-world exposure, the trainees also participated in industry visits to various organisations, including the Kerala Police Cyber Dome and Drone Lab, gaining hands-on experience with cybersecurity operations. The IIIT Kottayam has also provided short-term cybersecurity training to five batches of Kerala Police personnel in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Department of Kerala.