National Cyber Security Scholar Program Inaugurated at GMR Aero Academy
Hyderabad: The National Cyber Security Scholar Program (NCSSP), under the National Security Database (NSD) platform, was inaugurated yesterday (August 21, 2025) at the GMR Aero Academy. The program is being conducted in collaboration with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC).
Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Chairman of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education, delivered the keynote address. He praised Telangana’s proactive initiatives in cybersecurity education across foundation, technical, and managerial levels, and urged scholars to contribute their expertise toward strengthening both national and state capacity-building efforts.
The highlight of the inauguration was the unveiling of the Cyberange Center of Excellence at the GMR Aero Academy, featuring a Phygital Cyber Range Lab powered by tactical Cyberange simulations. Scholars participated in hands-on exercises on critical sector and OT (Operational Technology) security, bridging academic learning with real-world industrial resilience.
Prof. Reddy also commended the leadership of Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of CERT-In, for “changing the dynamics of India’s cybersecurity preparedness and positioning the nation for future leadership.”
Group Captain Aanand Naidu (Retd), Advisor to ISAC, emphasized: “This program is not just about producing cybersecurity leaders – it is about shaping national assets who can build resilience for India’s critical sectors.”
The program has attracted participants from across India, including professionals from government bodies, PSUs, law enforcement agencies, academia, and corporate leadership. The inaugural session was also attended by Air Marshal K. Anantharaman, PVSM, VSM, Head of GMR Aero Academy, and Dr. Ramesh Babu Kanneganti, Founder & MD, Center for Human Security Studies.
Prof. Reddy concluded by congratulating all partners and wishing the scholars success in their journey as national assets.
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