C-DOT Partners with Jumps Automation to Create Interactive Cybersecurity Training Platform
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New Delhi, April 20 (NationPress) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), India's government telecom research and development body, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jumps Automation LLP. This partnership aims to create a gamified platform focused on enhancing cybersecurity awareness for both individuals and businesses, as stated in an official announcement on Monday.
This collaboration falls under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Programme (CCRP) and seeks to transform traditional training methods into a more engaging interactive learning experience.
The upcoming platform will incorporate features such as a gaming arena, leaderboards, a learning management system, discussion forums, and realistic simulation scenarios addressing phishing, social engineering, malware response, and crisis management under time constraints. This approach will assist organizations in strengthening their cybersecurity resilience.
Additionally, the platform will have a rewards system and performance tracking, complemented by an AI-driven behavioral analytics engine that continuously assesses user performance.
The platform is designed to adaptively modify challenge levels and keep its content in line with the latest cyber threats. It will leverage Jumps Automation’s AI and automation expertise alongside C-DOT’s indigenous telecom and security technology.
This partnership represents a vital step in utilizing indigenous technology for societal betterment and fostering a strong culture of cyber resilience in India, as highlighted in the statement from the Ministry of Communications.
The project will undergo a structured development, testing, and acceptance process with full validation at C-DOT facilities in New Delhi. It is anticipated that the platform will be launched as a commercial-grade SaaS solution, with options for future enterprise integration.
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, emphasized that the platform will empower users to effectively identify and counter cyber threats, enhance incident response capabilities, and embrace global best practices.
C-DOT has initiated the C-DOT Collaborative Research Programme (CCRP) to stimulate the growth of telecom and related technologies through alliances with industry, academia, startups, and other stakeholders.
Within this collaborative R&D framework, C-DOT invites participation from Indian startups, organizations, research, and academic institutions to meet its project needs.