Cyber security course
PwC India and NIIT University (NU) have entered into a strategic partnership towards creating a trained talent pool of Cyber Security professionals in India. Academic experts from NU and senior professionals from PwC India have co-created a two-year work-integrated specialised Master’s Programme in Cyber Security.
First year of the Programme will be held at the Neemrana Campus of NU, followed by an internship at PwC India. The programme will emphasise on security analytics, threat intelligence, industrial control system and vulnerability analysis, and also draw on practitioner-experts from PwC India to ensure the right blend of academic concepts and industry application. PwC India and NU will co-create specialised laboratories to provide advanced hardware and software required for the programme.
The first batch will commence from July 2016. Applicants should have four years Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science or IT; or Master’s degree holders in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics or Statistics (those completing their degree in the current academic year are also eligible). It is mandatory for applicants to have secured at least 60% or above in their 10th and 12th standard boards and in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. Applications will be available at www.niituniversity.in from January 2016.
Ryan turns host
Ryan International School Vasant Kunj hosts Ambassadors Football Club (USA) for Ryan Super league. Founder-chairman of Ryan Group of Institutions Dr AF Pinto has visualised and always provided facilities for enhancing the sporting skills. It was a proud moment for Ryanites to welcome and interact with a delegation which included professional football players who play for Manchester United and their country.
The teams had a unique learning experience at the workshop. Students learnt some world class football skills from the ace players about Forward, Defense, Midfield and Goal Keeping. In the presence of Grace Pinto and CEO Ryan Pinto, friendly matches were played between teams.