Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a cybersecurity centre to boost fundamental and applied research that drives innovations in the country. It will work towards pioneering advancements in blockchain, security for AI models, cryptography, quantum security, and IoT security. The ‘Centre for Cybersecurity, Trust and Reliability’ (CyStar) was inaugurated today. The mission of CyStar, as per IIT-M, is to push the boundaries of cybersecurity through innovative research and education. Recognising that cybersecurity demands a multi-disciplinary approach, the research team at CyStar is diverse, encompassing a wide range of expertise, claimed the press release. The Centre aims to collaborate globally and locally with academia, industry and research institutions, equipping students, professionals and researchers with the expertise needed to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s complex security challenges, thereby contributing to a safer digital world. Its' focus would extend across sectors, addressing critical security challenges in industries like finance, healthcare, automotive and electronics. Addressing the launch event, Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “With the growth of cyber threats, not just for financial gains but also targeted sector-wise attacks on critical infrastructure, it is very important that we arrive at proactive cyber defence mechanisms to protect our Nation. In this context, such efforts are extremely crucial.”
