ICAN Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Cybersecurity
June - July 2025
Organized by Trust Lab - IIT Bombay, C3iHub - IIT Kanpur, CyStar - IIT Madras, and ITEL Foundation.

The ICAN Faculty Development Program (FDP) is a national initiative aimed at upskilling faculty from engineering institutions across India in both foundational and emerging topics in cybersecurity. By empowering educators with the necessary knowledge and resources, we aim to strengthen the cybersecurity curriculum and foster the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
This program offers a unique blend of lectures, hands-on labs, and curated resources led by some of the best cybersecurity faculty in the country.
Dates: June 15 – June 30, 2025
Platform: NPTEL Learning Portal
Certification & Selection:
Dates: July 12 – July 19, 2025
Platform: IIT Madras
Ready to be part of a national effort to transform cybersecurity education?
Deadline: Friday June 13th, 2025 11:59 PM IST
For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to us at info@cystar.iitm.ac.in