Securing the Digital Future: Roadmap for Cybersecurity Education and Talent Development
20th January 2026
Mr. Shekhar Tyagi (Assistant Professor, CSIT) and Mr. Himanshu (Assistant Professor, CSE) of Dronacharya Group of Institutions’, attended the One-Day National Conference titled “Securing the Digital Future: Roadmap for Cybersecurity Education and Talent Development”, held on 20th January 2026 at the AICTE Headquarters, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The conference was organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The conference focused on the growing significance of cybersecurity in today’s digital ecosystem and addressed the challenges associated with cybersecurity education and workforce development. It served as a common platform for academicians, policymakers, cybersecurity experts, industry professionals, and law enforcement officials to exchange ideas on strengthening cybersecurity education and developing skilled human resources aligned with national priorities.
Eminent speakers and senior policymakers shared valuable insights throughout the conference. Mr. Viktor Ivanovsky, Senior Cybersecurity Expert at Positive Technologies, discussed global cyber threat trends, cyber resilience, and emerging professional competency requirements. Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, highlighted national cybercrime challenges, digital policing initiatives, and the importance of trained cybersecurity professionals in law enforcement. Senior officials from AICTE emphasized policy frameworks and the integration of cybersecurity education into technical programs, while faculty members from NFSU presented perspectives on academic programs, cyber forensic training, and research-oriented capacity-building initiatives.
The conference included several panel discussions on themes such as the roadmap for cybersecurity education in India, industry–academia collaboration and talent development, attracting talent to the cybersecurity domain, and workforce readiness to address emerging cyber threats. These discussions provided practical guidance on curriculum development, industry collaboration, and skill enhancement strategies.
Overall, participation in the conference was highly beneficial. The faculty members gained enhanced awareness of national cybersecurity policies, deeper insights into emerging cybersecurity challenges, and valuable perspectives on curriculum design and talent development. The conference reinforced the importance of continuous learning, skill upgradation, and collaborative efforts among academia, industry, and government agencies to effectively respond to the evolving cybersecurity landscape.