Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India for generating human resources in the area of Information Security and creating general awareness on Cyber Hygiene/Cyber Security among the masses. ISEA Project (started in 2005 and currently in its third phase since Oct. 2023 onwards) is aimed at human resources development for safe, trusted, and secure cyber space.
The ISEA-CISO training programs focus on the career paths of IT/ICT/OT/IoT/IIoT and other professionals in Government, Critical Industries, MSMEs and Academia, aiming to build their capacity and capability through specific role/job-related activities. These roles may include development,auditing,monitoring,controlling and accessing an organization's IT/ICS/OT/IoT/IIoT systems.
The ISEA-CISO certification is recognized as a credential that validates the expertise of CISO/CTO/Deputies of CISO/CTO and the professionals under them. It enables them to apply their expertise in executing and reporting cybersecurity engagements. The certification of such professionals is acknowledged by CERT India, with the support of NIC through ISEA, which provides continues career support capacity-and-capability-building programs. Our certification-focused CISO/CTO training programs are designed to empower learners with all the necessary knowledge and skill techniques to excel in CISO career-based certifications.
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. ISEA committed to grooming the next generation of cybersecurity professionals by equipping them with the skills and mindset needed to develop innovative products and solutions in the 10 thematic areas and sub areas through 50 Lead & co-lead institutes. Focus is on nurturing students who can not only understand the complexities of cybersecurity but also create practical and impactful solutions to address these challenges.
Education & Training activities are aimed at scaling-up of formal/non-formal programmes in thematic areas, besides availability of standardized modular role based/ domain specific/ sector specific hands-on courses for students, faculty & professionals. In addition, ISEA also aims to promote multi-disciplinary education by introducing cyber security education and awareness at UG level. The project would also cover large scale training and education of Government officials at national scale. These initiatives would also be synced with other national public digital platforms, such as iGOT, SWAYAM/NPTEL etc.
Cybersecurity awareness involves consistently educating individuals about emerging threats and imparting knowledge on preventive measures. Given the dynamic nature of cyber threats, staying informed and adopting proactive measures is crucial for individuals, businesses, and organizations to safeguard themselves online. Raising a sense of proactive responsibility in individuals for their safety in cyberspace is essential. The following are methods to promote national-level cybersecurity awareness.