ISRO chairman Somanath to launch cybersecurity R&D centre near airport on Thursday

ISRO chairman S Somanath will launch a private-sector cybersecurity R&D centre near Bengaluru international airport.
The lab is being built by global forensics-driven cyber security solutions company SISA.

The project "Cyber Nalanda" is a step towards revolutionizing cybersecurity with the laying of the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art R&D center in India. "This initiative is more than just a technological investment; it’s a commitment to securing the future of digital space, globally," the company said.


The Cyber Nalanda's vision is to establish India as a global hub for cybersecurity innovation, focusing on collaboration with academia, significant investment in research, and bridging the global cybersecurity skills gap, SISA founder & CEO Dharshan Shathamurthy said.

SISA will spend 10% of its annual revenues on R&D, ensuring that the solutions developed are designed in India but built to protect the world, he added.

The project will also offer ANAB Accredited certification programs to equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, addressing the global shortage of 3.5 million unfilled jobs in the field, Shanthamurthy said.