Vidya partners with the Kerala Police for the Statewide Cyber Resilience Initiative
| Recognising the importance of building a cyber-aware and resilient society, Kerala Police has launched the Statewide Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) Initiative under the Police–Academia–Industry partnership model. |
| With immense pride and honour, the Editorial Team of News & Events announces that Vidya College has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the Statewide Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) Initiative of Kerala Police under the prestigious Police–Academia–Industry Partnership Model.This remarkable achievement marks an important step towards strengthening cybersecurity awareness, promoting digital safety, and empowering our students with future-ready skills. Vidya is selected among eight engineering colleges across Thrissur district. |
| Aim |
| The primary aim of the statewide Cyber Resilience Centre Initiative is to create a safer and more secure digital environment by strengthening cybersecurity awareness, preparedness, and resilience through collaborative efforts |
| Promote Cyber Awareness: Conduct awareness programmes to educate students and the public about emerging cyber threats and online safety. |
| Strengthen Cyber Hygiene: Encourage safe digital practices and responsible use of technology |
| Build Cybersecurity Skills: Enhance the technical knowledge and practical capabilities of students through capacity-building programmes |
| Establish Campus CRC: Facilitate the establishment of a Campus Cyber Resilience Centre to promote cybersecurity activities within the institution |
| Empower Student Talent: Encourage student-led initiatives and participation through the Cyber PATH student talent pipeline |
| Enhance Preparedness: Promote early warning, threat awareness, and preparedness against cyber incidents. |
| Strengthen Collaboration: Build effective partnerships among Kerala Police, academia, and industry for a cyber-resilient society. |
| Dr. Arjun K. P. (Asso Prof,CSE Dept) represents Vidya Academy of Science and Technology on the Governing Body of the District Cyber Resilience Centre, Thrissur City.In this capacity, he contributes technical expertise toward regional cybersecurity awareness, institutional collaboration and cyber resilience framework |
| A major highlight is the Cyber PATH Student Talent Pipeline, which will provide trained students with opportunities to engage in supervised cyber-resilience activities, gain hands-on exposure, and develop practical, industry-relevant cybersecurity skills. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending hearty appreciation to Vidya CRC team and wishes them success in bridging the gap between academia, law enforcement and industry while moving beyond classroom learning to become active contributors to community cyber safety !!! |
