Jeelani inaugurated Bengaluru-based forensics-driven cybersecurity company SISA’s Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Lab at Dayananda Sagar University (DSU).
“The lab is a step in the right direction-a critical step in shaping a new generation of cyber leaders who can play a key role and offer out-of-the-box thinking and expertise to protect our digital ecosystem,” said Jeelani.
The initiative builds on a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding between DSU and SISA to equip students with industry-relevant skills.
Dharshan Shanthamurthy, CEO of SISA, said the lab will serve as a hub for collaboration, where students can co-create new frameworks, develop solutions for emerging threats, and gain hands-on exposure to industry-grade cybersecurity tools.
“We believe the impact of this initiative will extend far beyond the classroom, driving innovation and strengthening the global cybersecurity landscape,” he said.
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The CoE will serve as a platform to support the central government’s internship programme announced during the Union Budget 2025 and will play a crucial role in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, added Shanthamurthy.
