Opportunity to Learn: ISRO offers free course on 'Geo-data Sharing and Cyber Security'

As a part of the IIRS outreach initiative, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced a free online certification program focusing on cybersecurity. This program, titled 'Geo-data sharing and Cybersecurity,' has been specifically designed for individuals employed in the Central and State Governments.

IIRS-ISRO offers Free Course

About the Course:

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), part of ISRO, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey into the realm of Cyber Security with the initiation of this interdisciplinary program focused on Cyber Security and Cyber Defense of Critical Infrastructures and Geo-Data sharing. This course encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical use cases, demonstrating how cyber defense and awareness technology can be efficiently utilized to enhance comprehension and mitigation of cyber threats.

Course Schedule:

14 Days - Frome November 28 to December 11, 2023

Course Content:

• 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

• Online Geo-data sharing and cyber security

Course Registration:

• Courses updates and registration form will be available on URL – https://www.iirs.gov.in/EDUSAT-News or https://elearning.iirs.gov.in/

• Fill and submit the form for getting 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.

Course Fee:

There is no course fee for attending this programme.

Award of Certificate:

Based on 70% attendance.

Note: IIRS also conducts Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science. https://isat.iirs.gov.in/