Capacity building in the area of Information Security to address the human resource requirement of the country.

Generation of core research manpower to undertake basic/fundamental research, applied research, research in the area of Product/Solution design and development and in selected thematic areas of national strategic importance to build indigenous capability.

Introduction of Information Security curriculum in formal courses like M.Tech./M.E./M.S., B.Tech/B.E., Post Graduate Diploma courses etc., faculty training, modular/short term knowledge oriented courses etc. through academic institutions,

Launching non-formal modular/short-term knowledge-cum-skill oriented courses, etc., for working professionals at all levels including the flexible certificate programs, certification scheme through NIELIT, CDAC, etc.

Launching formal courses on virtual mode using the NKN Network to expand the capacities.

Training of Government personnel.

Creation of mass information security awareness targeted towards:

• Academic Users: School level – Children, Parents & Teachers, College level – Students & Faculty,

• General Users: Small enterprise/Business users, SME Sector/Non IT industry, NGO’s, CSCs, Cyber cafes and general public at large.

• Government Users: Central/State Government employees (non IT professionals), Legal / Police professionals, etc.

Creating a national repository of courses designed course contents and learning material, MIS about the professionals trained through this scheme, Technology Forecast and Assessment, changes in the market trends and the resultant human resource requirement etc.