National
Cyber Security
Scholar
A comprehensive and hands-on techno-managerial program for senior cybersecurity professionals, thought leaders & policymakers.
Open to International participants.
Knowledge Partners: CERT-In, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and Cyberverse Foundation is the Co-Host
Learn to build, manage and deliver enterprise security even under most pressing challenges in this sixteen-week executive program.
Why do certain companies win against hackers and why do others fail? What will state-sponsored attacks in the global economy mean for your organization? How can you defend against next generation cyber attacks by constantly being one step ahead?
The ISAC Executive Program will immerse you in new ways of thinking and give new insights that will greatly enhance your organizational defences against emerging cyber attacks and propel your career.Â
The scholar program focuses on the intricate relation between technology, national security, cyber warfare, and its impact on your organization and business.
Cyber Warfare is a highly asymmetrical form of War strategy rendering the enemy paralyzed within few minutes. We will look at the most pressing security challenges faced by the governments, intelligence agencies, the private sector, and even every individual to an extent.
The course will also cover a wide variety of topics ranging from cyber threats, the threat to critical infrastructure, intelligence challenges, underground web, diplomacy and foreign policy, legal aspects of privacy, tools for defense, and the future of national security and cyber warfare.
Four Weeks
A Bridge course of four weeks is conducted to bring all participants to the same technical expectations and pre-requisites for the scholar program.
The program covers essential cyber security concepts, including hands-on with Virtual Labs.
Eligibility:Â Seven-plus years of Industry / Government /Â Academics / Diplomacy experience, preferably a minimum of three-years in cybersecurity-related roles.
- Middle/Senior-level leaders in large companies who are performing roles related to cybersecurity
- Diplomats/Officers of Diplomatic corps
- Middle/Senior-level leaders in Government organizations associated with homeland and cyber security operations.
- Seasoned and influential executives with Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) who will use this opportunity to make an even greater difference in their organizations’ future and their careers.
- Faculty members teaching new and emerging technologies
- Cybersecurity professionals in CII Sectors
- Post-doctoral/Research Scholars in cybersecurity
National Cybersecurity Scholar Application Form
Dates
27th Aug – 17th Sept 2022 (Optional), Instructor Led Live Classes
-24th Sept – 26th Sept 2022, Cyberverse, Mysuru
8th Oct – 10th Dec 2022, Instructor Led Live Classes
06 Oct – 08th Dec 2022, Instructor Led Live Classes
Format
On-Campus (3 days)
Instructor-Led, live online (3 months)
Blended Course Delivery
Access to Video recordings
Exclusive Alumni Group
Capstone Project
All participants are expected to complete a project, the outcome of which may be published as a Chapter in the book.
Exclusions
Travel and Stay for Industry Visits
Program Modules
- Week 01: Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) and National Security
- Week 02: Smart Cites and Homeland Security of India
- Week 03: CII Focus: Power Sector
- Week 04: CII Focus: Transport Sector
- Week 05: CII Focus: BFSI Sector
- Week 06: CII Focus: Telecom Sector
- Week 07: CII Focus: Defence Sector
- Week 08: Next Generation SOC
- Week 09: Economy, Intelligence and Cyber Warfare
- Week 10: Digital Forensics, Cyber Insurance and Legal Challenges
- Week 11: AI, ML and Quantum Computing Trends
- Week 12: Capstone Project
Weekly Cyber Emergency War game Activity
Every Thursday, experience a real-world case study in form of a cyber emergency wargame activity. Play the table-top exercise game from the perspective of the Attacker, SOC teams, Forensicators, CISO, and the CEO.
The Scholar program covers six different war games and makes you enact the roles of various stakeholders who are racing to deal with a cyber crisis.
Understand how your responses impact your sales and stock prices and get insights into the economic impact of your business decisions in cyber security.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Sector Specific Site Visits Included
The scholar program includes visits to various Critical Information Infrastructure facilities
that allow you to expand your exposure to sector-specific cyber risks.
Delhi International Airport
Visit the Delhi International Airport and understand the internal security measures adopted. Hosted by the GMR, India’s largest private airport company.
Energy Sector - Power Plant
Visit a modern power plant and understand the various cybersecurity practices that go in protecting the CII from cyber attacks, including potential gaps.
Modern Security Operations Center
Explore the cutting-edge Security Operations Center, from a leading PSU/ISP and learn how complex technologies are integrated for protecting enterprise organizations.
SCHOLARS ALUMNI
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Cyberverse Foundation was co-founded by ISAC in April 2022. ISAC is the Technical partner for Cyberverse Foundation. The above cohorts were trained by ISAC prior to the formation of the Cyberverse Foundation.
