IIT Madras Launches Cybersecurity Centre, Paving the Way for Research and Solutions
IIT Madras has launched a new cybersecurity centre aimed at enhancing fundamental and applied research to drive innovations in the country. Know details here
IIT Madras Launches Cybersecurity Centre
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has inaugurated a new cybersecurity centre aimed at advancing fundamental and applied research to foster innovation in the country. Named the ‘Centre for Cybersecurity, Trust and Reliability’ (CyStar), it will focus on pioneering advancements in blockchain technology, AI model security, cryptography, quantum security, and IoT security.
The launch, held today: October 8, 2024, was attended by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, along with Centre Coordinators Prof. Shweta Agrawal, Prof. Chester Rebeiro, and Prof. John Augustine from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, as well as distinguished academicians and industry leaders from India and abroad.
CyStar
CyStar's mission is to advance cybersecurity through innovative research and education. Understanding that cybersecurity requires a multidisciplinary approach, the CyStar research team brings together diverse expertise. Located at IIT Madras, CyStar will implement a comprehensive strategy to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges associated with AI and the post-quantum era. This strategy will prioritize the protection of critical national infrastructure, providing a defence against advanced technological threats.
The Centre will collaborate globally and locally with academia, industry and research institutions, equipping students, professionals and researchers with the expertise needed to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s complex security challenges, thereby contributing to a safer digital world. Its’ focus would extend across sectors, addressing critical security challenges in industries like finance, healthcare, automotive and electronics.
Addressing the launch event, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “With the growth of cyber threats, not just for financial gains but also targeted sector wise attacks on critical infrastructure, it is very important that we arrive at proactive cyber defence mechanisms to protect our Nation. In this context, such efforts are extremely crucial.”
The key Research, Industry and Government partners of CyStar include the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Ministry of Education, Vitesco Technologies, Kaspersky, IDBI Bank, LG India, Saptang Labs, Algorand, Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research and National Security Coordination Secretariat among others.
Q: Is IIT Madras good for MBA?
In terms of placements, the institute has recorded good placement numbers for MBA. The lowest package offered to the MBA students during 2023 placements was INR 11 LPA. The highest package grabbed was INR 30.66 LPA. The majority of offers received were of packages between INR 20 LPA and INR 25 LPA. Tabulated below are the key highlights of IIT Madras placements 2023:
| Particulars | MBA Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 30.66 LPA |
| Median package | INR 20.80 LPA |
| the lowest package | INR 11 LPA |
PPOs received |
26 |
Offers above INR 30 LPA |
3 |
Offers between INR 25 LPA - INR 30 LPA |
6 |
Offers between INR 20 LPA - INR 25 LPA |
12 |
Offers between INR 15 LPA - INR 20 LPA |
10 |
Offers between INR 10 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
6 |
Q: Is IIT Madras good for Masters?
Yes, IIT Madras is good for Masters' programme. During IIT Madras placements 2022, the highest package offered was INR 22 LPA. On the other hand, the average package stood at INR 13.98 LPA.
Q: Is IIT Madras BSc course worth it?
The BSc programme offered at IIT Madras has received good reviews from alumni and students in terms of placements, infrastructure and quality of teaching. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, students have left the following IIT Madras BSc reviews:
- The exact placement percentage after the fourth year wasn't described, but on average, students received a package of INR 12- INR 15 LPA, with the highest package being INR 80 LPA
- One fest is conducted every year, called Paradox, where all kinds of sports and other events are hosted, in which we participate. The crowd in general is very smart
- The teachers are actually very helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. Most teachers are PhD holders, and their teaching quality is very good
- There are Self study rooms and Libraries. There is Wi-Fi too. There are many seminar halls at our 600 acres campus. There are three messes at our campus. We have a hospital at our campus, all medical needs gets fulfilled through it
Elaborating on the key functions of this Centre, its coordinator Prof. Shweta Agrawal said, “We are happy and excited to launch this center, which will bring together people with varied expertise to study the complex problem of cybersecurity. Our approach is multi-faceted. We aim to make contributions in domains ranging from fundamental research to real-world applications to fostering start-ups and everything in between.”
CyStar Coordinator Prof. John Augustine said, “India is a federal country with a vast number of highly distributed social and business networks with diverse security needs. CyStar’s vision is to empower individuals in this ecosystem to secure their lives and businesses through platforms that are designed with security, trust, and reliability in mind.”
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