NCC, NIELIT launch cyber security programme for cadets
In a major step towards empowering cadets with structured training in cyber awareness, digital hygiene and practical cyber defence skills, the National Cadet Corps (NCC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), has launched a comprehensive Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme, the defence ministry said on Monday.
It said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NCC and NIELIT in the presence of DG NCC, Lt General Virendra Vats and DG NIELIT, Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi.
The programme will be implemented in two stages. The first stage, Cyber Security Awareness Programme, is a 15-hour online training module designed to provide foundational knowledge of digital literacy, safe internet practices, cyber hygiene, and awareness of cyber threats. This stage will be open to all enrolled NCC cadets across the country and will be delivered through the NIELIT Digital University platform.
The second stage, Cyber Defender Programme, is an intensive 60-hour offline training designed for selected cadets who qualify through a merit-based screening process. This stage will focus on hands-on training, real-life simulations, and practical exposure to cybersecurity tools and techniques, enabling cadets to identify and respond to cyber threats effectively.
The initiative aims to create a pool of trained NCC Cyber Cadets who can contribute to spreading cyber awareness, promoting safe digital practices, and supporting cybersecurity initiatives at the grassroots level.
