The course is expected to cover a spectrum of topics related to cybersecurity, with a specific focus on the intricacies of geo-data sharing.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced to launch the free online cybersecurity course tailored for working professionals in the Central and State Governments. The course is called ‘Course on geo-data sharing and cyber security’.
ISRO's course on Geo-Data Sharing and Cyber Security will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS). The course mission is to research, educate, train and also spawn startups in Remote sensing data and geoinformatics and create technological safeguards to protect critical infrastructure. There is no course fee for attending this programme.
The course content includes - overview of Cyber security- Threats and challenges, software tools and products for secure data and information access, safe transactions and data accessing in web and mobile applications, best practices for Cyber Security, and online Geo-data sharing and cyber security.
The course will be provided from November 28, 2023, to December 11, 2023.
ISRO Geo-Data Sharing and Cyber Security Course Application Process
The candidates need to follow these steps to apply for the course:
- Courses updates and registration form will be available on URL – https://www.iirs.gov.in/EDUSAT-News
- Fill out and submit the form to get registration number
- Wait for approval mail and login credentials from IIRS.
- Once approved, login to IIRS Eclass platform https://eclass.iirs.gov.in/login to attend the sessions in live or offline mode
"The institute is taking its pioneering steps towards Cyber Security by starting this Interdisciplinary course for Cyber Security and Cyber Defense of Critical Infrastructures and Geo-Data sharing. The course brings both theoretical as well as use cases on how cyber defense and awareness technology can be effectively applied to better understand and manage against cyber threats," reads a statement by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing.
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