Consortium for Technical Education (CTE) Launches Virtual Internship Program in Cybersecurity in Partnership with APSSDC

October thirtieth, 2023:  The Consortium for Technical Education (CTE) is happy to announce the graduation of the Virtual Internship Program in Cybersecurity, carried out in partnership with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC). This complete program, starting on twenty fifth November 2023,  affords a novel alternative for devoted college students enthusiastic about cybersecurity to achieve real-world expertise inside a digital setting.

The Virtual Internship Program, spanning 10 weeks, is meticulously structured to offer college students with an immersive studying expertise in the dynamic discipline of cybersecurity. Participants, fastidiously chosen by APSSDC, possess elementary information of cybersecurity and networking, primary programming expertise, and familiarity with varied working programs. This program guarantees to equip college students with sensible insights into profession alternatives in cybersecurity.

During the 10-week program, college students will have interaction in varied actions tailor-made to boost their expertise. In the preliminary three weeks, individuals will have interaction in intensive studying modules, gaining a stable basis in cybersecurity ideas. Subsequently, throughout weeks 4 to seven, college students will immerse themselves in a capstone undertaking, making use of their expertise in real-world eventualities, and fostering collaborative studying and problem-solving talents. The last part, weeks eight to 10, focuses on superior skill-building classes and hands-on expertise in Security Operations Center (SOC) actions, offering individuals with a deep understanding of subtle cybersecurity methods and practices. This structured strategy ensures individuals develop a holistic understanding of cybersecurity, making ready them for profitable careers in this dynamic discipline.

Mr. Okay. A. Alagarsamy, Director, CTE, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “In right now’s digital age, cybersecurity is a vital discipline that calls for expert professionals. Our Virtual Internship Program affords a novel probability for college students to interact in real-world Security Operations Center actions, fostering the sensible expertise mandatory for a profitable profession in cybersecurity. CTE is proud to facilitate this transformative expertise.”

Mr. Sairaman Srinivasan, Chief Strategy Officer at CTE, added, “CTE‘s Virtual Internship Program in Cybersecurity supplies college students with invaluable sensible publicity in this quickly evolving discipline. Cybersecurity is important in right now’s digital panorama, and this program supplies college students with the experience required to excel. We consider in empowering the subsequent technology of cybersecurity professionals.”

Dr. Vinod, IAS, Managing Director, APSSDC, emphasised, “Empowering the youth with hands-on experiences in cutting-edge fields like cybersecurity is important for their development and our society’s technological development. This Virtual Internship Program by CTE not solely enriches college students’ expertise but additionally aligns completely with our mission of fostering innovation and ability growth. We are proud to assist initiatives that bridge the hole between schooling and trade wants, making certain our college students are well-equipped for the challenges of tomorrow.”

Dr. Ravi Gujjula, Chief General Manager – Technical, APSSDC, counseled the initiative, stating, “APSSDC is proud to be part of this initiative, which bridges the hole between schooling and trade wants. The Virtual Internship Program in Cybersecurity by CTE empowers college students with sensible experience, enabling them to make significant contributions to the cybersecurity sector.”

The program facilitates shut collaboration with skilled mentors from the Security Operations Center staff. These mentors will present steering, assist, and beneficial insights, permitting interns to interact in numerous cybersecurity initiatives, together with menace evaluation and incident response.

Participants will obtain a certificates upon finishing the program, recognizing their experience and enhancing their skilled profiles.  CTE seems ahead to witnessing the expansion and success of the individuals, assured that this program will pave the best way for a promising future in cybersecurity.