Microsoft to create, upskill new cybersecurity workforce with CyberShikshaa
2 years, 2 months ago

Microsoft to create, upskill new cybersecurity workforce with CyberShikshaa

The Hindu  

Microsoft on Thursday expanded its CyberShikshaa program in association with the Data Security Council of India, Tata Strive, and ICT Academy to create and upskill a new cybersecurity workforce in the country. Microsoft aims to reach 45,000 women and underserved youth with technical skills for careers in cybersecurity, and to provide internships or job opportunities for 10,000 learners in the next three years. Expanding its reach into semi-urban and rural locations of the country, the program will offer AI/ML training for cybersecurity product development and enable cybersecurity certifications through an enhanced Cybersecurity Beginners program named ‘Ready4Cybersecurity.’ More than 10,000 rural underserved youth members will be enabled with ‘Ready4Cybersecurity’ certifications. Started in 2018 with DSCI, the CyberShikshaa training curriculum comprises training for more than 400 hours in several modules, including Information Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Forensics, Cryptography, and Network Security.

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Growing cybercrime and the need for an Indian cybersecurity force
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Growing cybercrime and the need for an Indian cybersecurity force

The Hindu  

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be stressed enough. While India produces a wealth of technically skilled professionals known for their strong work ethic, ensuring that they are adequately equipped to tackle future challenges particularly in cybersecurity is essential. By drawing inspiration from initiatives such as the U.K.’s Cyber Accreditation Program and Singapore’s Cybersecurity Academy, …

India biggest GitHub centre after U.S., says Microsoft’s Nadella
11 months ago

India biggest GitHub centre after U.S., says Microsoft’s Nadella

The Hindu  

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, who is on a nationwide sales tour for the company’s Artificial Intelligence capabilities, said India is the fastest-growing market on GitHub, a Microsoft-owned software collaboration and innovation platform, with 13.2 million developers using the platform. ‘‘India is expected to overtake the U.S as the largest developer community on GitHub by 2027,” said Mr. Nadella …

Microsoft announces initiative to train 2 million Indians on AI skills by 2025
11 months ago

Microsoft announces initiative to train 2 million Indians on AI skills by 2025

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, Microsoft announced an initiative to equip two million people in India with artificial intelligence skills by 2025. “The ADVANTAGE INDIA initiative is a significant step towards democratising access to AI skills across the nation and reflects Microsoft’s deep commitment to enabling inclusive growth with technology,” said Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India & South Asia. This initiative aims …

‘India unable to fill 30% of cybersecurity jobs due to skill gap’: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

‘India unable to fill 30% of cybersecurity jobs due to skill gap’: Report

The Hindu  

Although India had 40,000 job openings for cybersecurity professionals as of May 2023, 30% of these vacancies could not be filled due to huge skill shortage, reported TeamLease Digital, a subsidiary of TeamLease Services. The top job roles include IT auditor, Information Security analyst, Network/IT Security Engineer/Specialist, Security Testing/Penetration Tester, and Computer Forensics analyst, according to an analysis conducted by …

To beef up cyber security, India should develop newer skill sets and expertise
1 year, 7 months ago

To beef up cyber security, India should develop newer skill sets and expertise

The Hindu  

India is currently at a critical juncture in the cybersecurity landscape, and the country will witness a surge in newer roles, said a report released by Data Security Council of India, a Nasscom initiative aimed at protecting data, in association with EY on Friday. New roles such as DevSecOps Engineers, IoT Engineers, and Analysts IoT Security with expertise in Artificial …

Microsoft and SAP India launch tech skilling programme for underserved young women
3 years, 4 months ago

Microsoft and SAP India launch tech skilling programme for underserved young women

The Hindu  

Microsoft and SAP India have launched a joint skilling programme for empowering young women students from underserved communities to build careers in technology. The duo aims to skill 62,000 women students in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, web design, and digital marketing, according to their joint statement. The initiative aims to train 2,000 students for employment in tech-related jobs, and provide …

Top cybersecurity skills in high demand in 2021
3 years, 9 months ago

Top cybersecurity skills in high demand in 2021

India Today  

Since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the business world has seemingly shifted towards a digital operational framework and remote working. Cloud Security skills Cloud computing security consists of a wide framework of policies, technologies, applications, tools and mechanism-based skillsets optimized to safeguard virtual cloud IPs, business data, software applications, services and all infrastructures pertaining to cloud-based computing. Application Development …

Microsoft to skill 10 lakh Indian students in Artificial Intelligence
4 years, 3 months ago

Microsoft to skill 10 lakh Indian students in Artificial Intelligence

The Hindu  

Microsoft, along with NASSCOM, aims to skill 10 lakh students in India in Artificial Intelligence by 2021. The AI Classroom Series is developed to coach students in basic AI, machine learning and data science on Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform. “Technologies like AI are becoming enablers for every business today, making the need for creating an AI ready ecosystem vital for …

Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people acquire digital skills
4 years, 6 months ago

Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people acquire digital skills

Live Mint  

Microsoft Corp on Tuesday announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year. The announcement comes in response to the global economic crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic and will bring together every part of the company, combining existing and new resources from LinkedIn, GitHub and …

Why a career in cybersecurity is challenging yet most rewarding in the economic situation now
4 years, 7 months ago

Why a career in cybersecurity is challenging yet most rewarding in the economic situation now

India Today  

A common question that many people interested in the computer science field ask is if a career in cybersecurity is difficult. Well, as one of the fastest-growing areas in the IT industry, working in the cybersecurity domain can be challenging yet rewarding at the same time. With that said, in this post, we will discuss why a career in cybersecurity …

Microsoft launches AI labs in India, collaborate with 10 institutes
5 years, 6 months ago

Microsoft launches AI labs in India, collaborate with 10 institutes

India Today  

Tech giant Microsoft on Thursday said that it will launch AI digital labs in the country in collaboration with 10 higher education institutions, including BITS Pilani and ISB. A part of the three-year program, Microsoft will support the selected institutions with infrastructure, curriculum and content, access to cloud and Artificial intelligence services as well as developer support, Microsoft said in …

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