PwC India and NIIT University (NU) have joined hands to offer a two-year specialised master’s programme in cyber security and create a pool of such professionals…
PwC India and NIIT University (NU) have joined hands to offer a two-year specialised master’s programme in cyber security and create a pool of such professionals, as the two entities seek to tap the potential of the fast-growing market.
The country’s cyber security market is expected to grow to $35 billion by 2025 from just $1 billion now. Realising the immense growth potential, even IT industry body Nasscom set up a Cyber Security Task Force earlier this year to build India as a global hub for providing cyber security solutions, prepare an R&D plan and develop a skilled workforce.
Rajendra S Pawar, Chairman of NIIT Group, said the partnership “is a step in that direction”, as securing cyberspace is now a priority for businesses and calls for trained professionals. PwC India chairman Deepak Kapoor said cyber security is a growth driver for his company, which employs around 300 people for this purpose and will need to increase it ten fold to about 3,000 people over the next 4-5 years.
The classes for the first year of the programme (2016) will be held at the Neemrana Campus of the NU, followed by an internship at PwC India. PwC will invest in training and development of the candidates who will be employed with the company after the programme.