~ The Courses, provided in collaboration with Think Cyber, Israel, are supported by their proprietary systems: Cyberium, a sophisticated simulator which is powered by a live advanced cyber-monitoring system, SPECTO ~
New Delhi, NFAPost: To develop Cyber Professionals, who are job-ready and skilled to the highest standards on in-demand areas of cybersecurity, Webel-Fujisoft-Vara Centre of Excellence (CoE), an initiative of Govt of West Bengal will soon launch affordable online courses in Cybersecurity.
Provided in collaboration with Think Cyber, Israel, the training will be delivered online using video-based learning. Students will have access to Cyberium, a sophisticated simulator that provides labs and scenarios that are powered by a live advanced cyber-monitoring system, SPECTO, both of which are proprietary systems developed by Think Cyber Israel.
The training will be 90% hands-on with labs, projects and scenarios. Live faculty support from the CoE is built into the programme at regular intervals. Students and professionals will be able to avail these courses from August 2022.
Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence: Industry 4.0 Head Rashmi Sharma said the company has worked hard to make these online cyber-security courses affordable.
“The courses are designed to make learners job-ready and will help to address the gap for lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals in our country. Our collaboration with Think Cyber, Israel, will be a double benefit for learners as they will have access to world-class cyber-security programmes that trains them on skills that will support them in finding lucrative jobs,” Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence: Industry 4.0 Head Rashmi Sharma.
India is one of the most targeted countries in the world in terms of cyber-attacks. There were over 18 million cyber-attacks and threats in India in the first three months of 2022, according to Cyber security firm Norton, on average 2,00,000 threats every day.
In the present scenario, with the exponential growth in online services and online transactions in India, and the sheer enormity of cyberspace that needs to be monitored and protected, the need for Cyber-Security professionals has never been greater. Nor the gap between demand and supply so wide.
Think Cyber Israel CEO David Shiffman said the company is pleased to bring to India the same technologies that is used for training cyber-security professionals in several countries around the world.
“We believe that those looking to build a career in Cybersecurity in India, will find that our courses, offered by the Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence, provide the perfect launch-pad to build the skills that will set them apart as highly trained professionals in Cybersecurity,” said Think Cyber Israel CEO David Shiffman.
SPECTO is a sophisticated live cyber-monitoring system developed by Think Cyber Israel, which can monitor and analyze methods used by hackers in real time, thanks to its proprietary technology. SPECTO plays a central role in training the new generation of cyber- professionals due to its ability to generate scenarios (based on real-time cyber-attacks) for Cyberium, an advanced simulator (also developed by Think Cyber Israel). SPECTO-powered scenarios on the Cyberium simulator are a game-changer for students because they have access to and can learn about the most recent strategies being used by hackers.
The programmes at the CoE will start with very rigorously designed foundation courses, after which learners will move into learning their chosen specialisation, which includes SOC Analyst, Penetration Testing and Digital Forensics. Each specialisation teaches the skills that organizations require today, making learners truly industry- ready on their graduation.
The labs and project work ensure experiential learning. The Online Courses which will be offered include Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst Certificate, Certificate in Penetration Testing and Certificate in Digital Forensics.
Different levels of courses are available. There are courses that are designed to build skills for entry level roles, which take learners from the basics to a high level of proficiency. For those already working in the field of cybersecurity, advanced and expert level courses in each of these specialisations are available.
Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence: Industry 4.0 (CoE) has been set up by the Department of IT& Electronics, Govt of West Bengal through its nodal agency Webel, as well as the MSME Directorate, West Bengal. The project is being executed by Fujisoft Inc., Japan and Vara Technology, India. It is one of the only Centres of Excellence for four technologies of Industry 4.0, namely Data Science, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems/ IoT, and Additive Manufacturing. The CoE brings together students, academia, industry, technology providers, and start-ups under one roof.
The CoE is equipped with state of-the art infrastructure, technologies, hardware, software and systems integration that make it a best-in-class facility. Its IT infrastructure has high-speed processing capabilities to run complex analytics in its Data Science Labs. The 3D Manufacturing Center is equipped with the latest machinery from Stratasys- one of the world’s No 1 manufacturers of 3D machines. The Cyber-Security Lab uses sophisticated simulators to provide experiential training. The embedded systems/ IoT lab is equipped with all the equipment required to provide hands-on learning.
About Webel
Webel (West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation) was incorporated in 1974 to shape the Electronics Industry in West Bengal. With the introduction of the Information Technology Policy of Government of West Bengal in 2000, Webel fast adapted itself to function as the nodal agency entrusted with the responsibility of bringing West Bengal to the forefront of information technology in India by way of taking a number of proactive initiatives along with facilitating Private Sector Participation in the sector.
About Fujisoft Inc.,
Fujisoft Inc., with offices across twelve countries in the world, is Japan’s largest independent system integrator with over 15,000 employees and revenues of over US$2.57 billion. Over the last 51 plus years, Fujisoft has been instrumental in introducing multiple technologies and solutions to the worldwide market. Fujisoft’s core competency lies in Embedded and Control technologies, AI, Cloud Computing, Robotics, and other areas. Fujisoft has been the preferred solution provider for various Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies across the world.
About Vara Technology
Vara Technology is the front runner in leveraging world class technology and aligning state-of-the-art IT strategies to drive business value and bring about tangible outcomes. It offers solutions in Block-chain, IoT, Cyber-security, Facial Recognition, Application Services and Analytics. It is also a leading solution provider in the Roads & Highways and Logistics industry with over 300+ Lanes and 17+ operational ports. Vara serves clients across India with its offices in three cities.
