- Indian Army's Central Command signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur for cyber resilience
- The partnership includes two three-month modules on specialised cybersecurity training
- Training targets military units to build digital defence capabilities and operational readiness
In a strategic move to bolster cyber resilience amid rising digital threats, the Indian Army's Headquarters Central Command has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.
The partnership, facilitated through IIT Kanpur's C3iHub, two structured three months modules which aims to deliver specialised cybersecurity training to military formations and units with essential digital defence capabilities.
"The programme focuses on equipping participants with an in-depth understanding of emerging cyber threats, response protocols and operational preparedness." said the Central Command on X adding "It aims to build a secure digital ecosystem across the theatre by integrating cutting edge cyber defence frameworks into institutional knowledge."
“𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀, 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀”
— SuryaCommand_IA (@suryacommand) November 25, 2025
In a pioneering step to enhance cyber resilience, HQ #CentralCommand signed an MoU with #IITKanpur for a comprehensive cyber security training programme. This initiative,… pic.twitter.com/KLguUGq1FL
The MoU was signed in the presence of Lieutenant General Naveen Sachdeva, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Surya Command and Professor Somitra Sanadhya, Programme Director, C3iHub. "The collaboration marks a significant leap in DigitalDefence and reflects the Indian Army's firm commitment to adapting and leading in the evolving information domain." it added.
