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NASSCOM and Symantec to build cyber security skills

The National Association of Software and Services Companies and Symantec today signed a MoU for “Building Cyber Security Skills”

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Sanghamitra Kar
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NEW DELHI, INDIA: The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) and Symantec today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for “Building Cyber Security Skills”, an initiative to develop world-class skilled and certified professionals.

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Sector Skill Council (SSC) NASSCOM and DSCI along with Symantec will focus on developing five prioritized job roles in cyber security along with a master training program. Additionally, the program also intends to fund the scholarship for 1000 women undertaking the cyber security certification by NASSCOM.

NASSCOM had set up Data Security Council of India (DSCI) way back in 2008, proving its foresightedness and leadership in cyber security by recognizing the need of setting up an independent organization.

DSCI has been instrumental in taking several initiatives in developing capability, and has been actively involved in developing and executing a framework for Cyber Security Skills.

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Symantec and NASSCOM have collectively decided to address this issue. This initiative also aims to facilitate internships and placement of the certified candidates.

Michael A. Brown, president and chief executive officer, Symantec said, “With the rise in targeted attacks aimed at Indian enterprises and consumers, cyber security has become more important than ever before. As a leader in cyber security, Symantec is deeply committed to addressing the workforce skills gap in this area. With the partnership with NASSCOM, we are taking the first big step towards building cyber security skills in India. The initiative will also facilitate internships and placement of certified candidates, and is an extension in India of the Symantec Cyber Career Connection (SC3), a program launched last year to attract and train young adults and women in the field of cyber security.”

With the global IT Security market estimated to be USD 77 billion in 2015 and grow at over 8pc annually, NASSCOM has been actively working towards building capacity for the sector.

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