Students
Develop practical, industry-aligned cybersecurity capabilities and pathways towards employment.
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Cybersecurity in AI Economy
Cybersecurity in AI Economy
Shaping a secure digital future
A Microsoft CSR initiative building cybersecurity skills among students, strengthening educators’ capabilities and helping government officials prepare for emerging cyber risks.
Beneficiaries: Students · Faculty · Government Officials
The opportunity
Building India's cyber resilience starts with people.
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, India needs people equipped to respond. Practical skills, stronger institutions and greater awareness are central to that response.
Cybersecurity in AI Economy connects these priorities through talent development, faculty empowerment and government preparedness.
Three audiences. One shared mission.
Faculty
Build the capabilities to deliver contemporary cybersecurity education and sustain learning within academic institutions.
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Strengthen understanding of emerging cyber risks, governance, response readiness and secure digital practices.
Explore PROTECTABOUT THE PROGRAMME
One programme. Three interconnected pillars.
Our Impact
Year 1 Programme Outcomes
- Students trained & certified
- 1,100
- Placement targeted
- 50%
- Faculty members equipped
- 400+
- Universities across 5 states
- 8
- Government officials trained
- 450+
PARTNER ECOSYSTEM
Cyber resilience is a collective mission.
Cybersecurity in AI Economy is designed around a multi-stakeholder ecosystem bringing together complementary capabilities across government, industry and academia.
Explore stakeholder rolesLearner journeys
Learner journeys into technology careers
Learner and faculty voices
Experiences of cybersecurity learning
Awareness & Advocacy
From awareness to collective action
Build awareness of cyber risks and the need for cybersecurity skills through accessible campaigns and outreach.
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