Kanpur, June 04, 2026: C3iHub at IIT Kanpur, in partnership with realme India, has launched the inaugural batch of the CyberSuraksha Initiative, a cybersecurity and cyber defence training programme aimed at strengthening cyber awareness and digital security capabilities among Indian Army personnel.
The two-day workshop was conducted at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, and brought together 47 participants from the Indian Army, including officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), and Jawans from units under the Kanpur Brigade Station, Kanpur Cantonment.
The initiative has been designed to address emerging cyber threats targeting critical institutions and national security infrastructure. Through structured training sessions, practical demonstrations, and interactive learning modules, participants were introduced to key aspects of cybersecurity, including cyber hygiene, digital threat awareness, incident response, cybercrime trends, secure digital practices, and emerging cyber risks.
The programme is also intended to support personnel from law enforcement agencies, intelligence units, revenue enforcement bodies, and government departments that increasingly operate in digitally connected environments.
Prof. Somitra Sanadhya, Program Director, C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, said: “Through the CyberSuraksha Initiative, we aim to empower frontline defence and law enforcement personnel with practical cyber defence capabilities that can strengthen operational readiness and resilience. This collaboration between academia, industry, and the armed forces reflects our shared commitment to building a cyber-secure India. We are proud to begin this journey with the Indian Army and look forward to expanding the program's reach to more than 1000 LEA personnels.”
During the valedictory ceremony, certificates were awarded to all participants upon successful completion of the training programme. The event was attended by Col Binay Raj, EME, Indian Army; Dr. Tanima Hajra, CEO, C3iHub; Dr. Anand Handa, CSO, C3iHub; Dr. Ras, CTO, C3iHub; Dr. Pallavi, Deputy Program Manager, C3iHub; Mr. Aditya Singh Gaur, Deputy Manager, C3iHub; and Mr. Rahul Shukla.
The dignitaries encouraged participants to promote cyber awareness within their respective organisations and highlighted the importance of continuous cybersecurity capacity building for defence and government personnel.
According to the organisers, the CyberSuraksha Initiative marks the beginning of a larger multi-year programme aimed at training more than 1,000 personnel from law enforcement agencies and government departments across Uttar Pradesh. The initiative combines IIT Kanpur’s cybersecurity research expertise, realme India’s industry support, and the operational experience of India’s defence forces to strengthen cyber preparedness and contribute to national security objectives.
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