New Delhi, 23 September (H.S.):
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and SISA, a
global leader in forensics-driven Cyber Security, launched the Certified
Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence (CSPAI) program, which is
first of its kind accredited AI security certification.
The Public-Private
Partnership (PPP) initiative between CERT-In and SISA marked a significant
milestone in AI security certification in India. The CSPAI program equips
security professionals with the skills needed to effectively integrate AI into
business applications while adhering to sustainable practices.
In a ceremony organised by SISA at their Headquarters in Bengaluru, Director General of CERT-In Dr. Sanjay Bahl along with Founder and CEO of
SISA, Dharshan Shanthamurthy, released and handed over the CSPAI certificates to cybersecurity professionals.
“This incisive and
timely CSPAI program by SISA empowers professionals with comprehensive
expertise to gain understanding of AI systems and to be proactive against the
new spectrum of threats. The curated course has the
blend of all the key elements of AI security and will enrich the skills to
adapt and deploy secure and trustworthy AI in work environments. The program
would open up a trove of opportunities and demand for emerging AI related job
roles, said the Director General of CERT-In.
“The launch of the CSPAI
program perfectly complements our Cyber Nalanda initiative, which commenced
with last week’s foundation stone laying ceremony, to tackle future
cybersecurity challenges. This program reflects our unwavering commitment to
solving the most pressing security issues in India, and globally. By equipping
professionals with the tools and knowledge to safeguard AI systems, we are
building a safer digital future, driven by innovation and responsibility,”
said Dharshan Shanthamurthy, founder and CEO of SISA.
CERT-In is a Government organization under Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. CERT-In has been
designated to serve as National agency for incident response under Section 70B
of the Information Technology Act, 2000. CERT-In operates 24x7 incident
response Help Desk for providing timely response to reported cyber security
incidents.
SISA is a global
forensics-driven cybersecurity solutions company for the digital payments
industry, trusted by leading organizations for securing their businesses with
robust preventive, detective, and corrective cybersecurity solutions. SISA
applies the power of forensic intelligence and advanced technology to offer
true security to 2,000+ customers across 40+ countries.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Nimish kumar
