Cyber Nalanda: Pioneering Cybersecurity Innovation in Bengaluru

Cyber Nalanda, a cutting-edge cybersecurity research center initiated by SISA, is set to rise in Bengaluru. Emphasizing the urgent need for advanced security tools, ISRO Chairman S Somanath highlighted the evolving nature of cyber threats. The center aims to innovate and equip future professionals in the growing cybersecurity field.

The foundation stone for 'Cyber Nalanda', a state-of-the-art cybersecurity research and development center, was laid in Bengaluru by SISA, a global cybersecurity solutions firm, with ISRO Chairman S Somanath emphasizing the need for advanced security ecosystems amid growing cyber threats.

Somanath remarked on the evolution of cybersecurity from simple anti-virus solutions to the current need for national security mechanisms, pointing out the vulnerabilities of major ISRO missions like Chandrayaan to cyber attacks due to their global command systems.

According to SISA CEO Dharshan Shanthamurthy, Cyber Nalanda aims to be a global hub for cybersecurity innovation, dedicating 10% of their annual revenue to R&D and offering accredited certification programs to address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

(With inputs from agencies.)