Empowering India's cybersecurity workforce through world-class training, industry certifications, and hands-on experience.
Building India's premier cybersecurity talent pipeline
The DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre (ACSC) is a pioneering initiative aimed at bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in India. Through comprehensive training programs, industry certifications, and hands-on learning experiences, we prepare professionals to tackle the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
Our centre operates at the intersection of academia, industry, and government to create a robust ecosystem for cybersecurity education. We focus on practical, real-world scenarios that enable participants to develop both technical expertise and strategic thinking capabilities.
With state-of-the-art infrastructure, expert faculty, and a curriculum designed in collaboration with leading industry partners, the ACSC provides an unparalleled learning environment.




“I want to congratulate Data Security Council of India, Nasscom and Kyndryl Foundation for building this advanced centre which will train youth, with a special emphasis on women, in cyber security courses to prepare them for emerging opportunities in India’s digital economy. We want to create opportunities where our youth are not just getting jobs but also serve in high-quality roles available in the global and Indian market and contribute to the journey of realising the dream of ‘Viksit Bharat’.”
“Cybersecurity is evolving fast and so are the threats and bad actors. Kyndryl is dedicated to empowering underserved communities in India with the expertise they need to build cyber resilience and create a skilled workforce. We are delighted to forge a sustainable partnership between the Kyndryl Foundation and DSCI and develop a robust model that can be scaled and adapted to address the next wave of cybersecurity priorities.”
“DSCI has significant expertise in training and nurturing talent to create core cyber skills while democratising opportunities by running special programs for women and underserved communities. This learning facility will provide a launchpad for cyber talent and serve the society at large to build quality skills. We hope that the DSCI Advanced Cyber Security Skill centre acts as a model facility which can be extended to other geographies across India.”
Advanced training labs equipped with latest cybersecurity tools
Dedicated experience zone for interactive exploration of concepts and challenges
Virtual labs and simulators with real-world threat scenarios
Expert-led training sessions from industry experts and practitioners
Access to hybrid training models with hands-on lab sessions
Courses ranging from basic to advanced SOC, threat hunting, incident response & more
Exposure to cyber war game scenarios like red (offensive) and blue (defensive) team exercises
Community-driven learning enabled with workshops, hackathons, capture-the-flag (CTF) events, and meetups
Open to young engineering graduates — with special emphasis on women.

Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister, Government of India inaugurated the DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai

Industry expert interactions offer students valuable practical insights into cyber security