IIT-M, IIT-Kanpur jointly introduce nation’s first degree course in cybersecurity

CHENNAI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) and IIT-Kanpur have jointly launched what is touted as the country’s first practice-oriented, four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B Cyber) programme. Admissions to the inaugural batch will be conducted jointly this month, while students will pursue the programme at their institute of choice.

The undergraduate programme has been introduced to address the country’s growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals amid rapid digital transformation across sectors such as governance, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing and defence.