Cybersecurity Boom: CySecK Chief Highlights Job Growth Potential

Fast Summary

• A two-day Cybersecurity Boot Camp was held at VTU’s Kalaburagi Regional Centre, organized jointly by karnataka’s CySecK and Visvesvaraya technological University (VTU).
• Ranjeet Mishra, Head of CySecK, highlighted the growing employment opportunities in the cybersecurity sector and emphasized the importance of reaching rural talent.
• Participants received hands-on experience in cybersecurity through activities such as a “Capture the Flag” (CTF) competition. Over 283 students from nine engineering colleges attended.
• Mr. Mishra urged students to be agents of public awareness regarding cyber fraud and to engage with real-world problem-solving rather than pursuing degrees for certificates alone.
• Shubhangi D. Chikate,director of the VTU Regional Centre,stressed integrating research into engineering studies for global competitiveness.
• Prizes were awarded to the top 15 CTF performers; additionally, CySecK announced an eight-week advanced training program under its “Finishing School” initiative for 50 students at no cost.

Indian Opinion analysis
The boot camp marks a notable effort to democratize access to specialized cybersecurity knowlege by targeting both urban and rural talent pools in India. With India’s increasing reliance on digital infrastructure and rising instances of cybercrime, initiatives like these are timely and relevant in addressing workforce readiness in this critical sector.

The emphasis on practical learning-such as real-world competitions-and free advanced training programmes is a progressive step toward filling skills gaps while fostering innovation among young engineers. By expanding focus on rural participation and encouraging research-oriented education models, such efforts could produce a more inclusive talent pipeline vital for India’s digital future.

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