C3iHub IIT Kanpur and Realme India launch ‘CyberSuraksha Initiative’

Times News NetworkKanpur: C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, in partnership with Realme India, has launched the inaugural batch of the “CyberSuraksha Initiative”--a specialized Cybersecurity & Cyber Defence Workshop aimed at enhancing cyber awareness, cyber resilience, and digital security capabilities among India’s frontline defence personnel.The two-day in-person workshop was conducted recently 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 CyberSuraksha Initiative has been conceptualized to address the growing challenges posed by evolving cyber threats targeting critical institutions and national security infrastructure. Through structured training, practical demonstrations, and interactive learning sessions, participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to identify, prevent, and respond to contemporary cyber threats.The workshop focuses on key aspects of cybersecurity and cyber defence relevant to defence personnel and law enforcement agencies, including cyber hygiene, digital threat awareness, incident response, cybercrime trends, secure digital practices, and emerging cyber risks. The initiative is also designed to support personnel from intelligence, revenue enforcement, and government departments who increasingly operate within a digitally interconnected environment.Speaking on the occasion, 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”.During the valedictory ceremony, certificates were awarded to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the CyberSuraksha Cybersecurity & Cyber Defence Workshop.The dignitaries commended the participants for their active engagement throughout the program and encouraged them to serve as cyber awareness ambassadors within their respective organizations.The CyberSuraksha Initiative represents a unique industry-academia-defence collaboration that combines the research and innovation capabilities of IIT Kanpur, the industry outreach of Realme India, and the operational expertise of India’s defence forces.