OTA and SRMIST Graduate Cybersecurity Diploma Cadets
As many as 350 cadets from the first cohort of a one-year Diploma in Information Technology and Cyber Security, jointly curated by SRM Institute of Technology (SRMIST) and the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, graduated on March 3, 2026. The program covered IT fundamentals, network security, incident response, cyber warfare and AI applications through classroom instruction, labs, exercises and projects. OTA and SRMIST leaders said the course enhances officers' digital operational competence.
Key Points
- 1Graduated 350 cadets from the first joint SRMIST–OTA Diploma in IT and Cybersecurity.
- 2Integrates cyber, AI, and incident-response training into military education to address digital threat environments.
- 3Encourages training providers to adopt realistic labs, exercises, and assessments aligned with operational scenarios.
Scoring Rationale
Official military-academic graduation provides practical training value; limited novelty and narrow institutional scope constrain wider industry impact.
Sources
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