K7 Computing through K7 academy is initiating an educational awareness programme amongst various colleges for creating cyber security awareness amongst management, students & families
K7 Computing through K7 academy is initiating an educational awareness programme amongst various colleges for creating cyber security awareness amongst management, students & families
Coimbatore, 20th September 2019: India is seen as one of the most vulnerable countries in terms of Cyber Security attacks across various sectors. According to Cyber Threat Monitor, a report by K7 Computing in the previous quarter, Q1, Coimbatore has recorded 37% of cyber-attacks amongst various other cities in Tier 2 markets. With increase of cyber security attacks in the city, K7 Computing, a company based out of Tamil Nadu Company has initiated K7 Cybersecurity Awareness Program that will create awareness about the importance of cyber security amongst management of across various colleges.
K7 Computing has initiated this first-of-its-kind educational program under its training business unit K7 Academy. The guest of honour for the event was Mr. C Chandrasekar, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Crime Central, Coimbatore City who shared insights with over 40 professors from various colleges and educational institutes in Coimbatore to highlight the growing cyber security trends and share insights about the threat landscape.
K7 Computing has initiated a first-of-its-kind educational program under its training business unit, K7 Academy. During the conference, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime Central) of Coimbatore highlighted the importance of cyber safe awareness in a cyber-crime prone country like India.
Commenting on this, Mr. K Purushothaman, CEO – K7 Computing, said “Over the years companies and individuals have invested heavily on various infrastructures and necessities but have neglected to operate securely. It has been an eye opener to see Tier 2 markets having higher infection rates as compared to Tier 1 markets which could be an alarming situation. Having said that, the awareness level amongst many is almost negligible and it is for this reason we have decided to launch this program. The plan is to cover educational institutes region wise and create awareness right from student level.”
“We are planning to set up labs not only to create awareness but also offer certificate programs to students in order to equip them to be industry ready. As a pioneer in Indian Cyber Security space, we believe that it is our responsibility to initiate such programs and we are confident that these will help create right talent to protect people and country’s growth” he concluded.
About K7 Computing
K7 Computing is a global provider of leading IT security solutions for enterprises and consumers. Incorporated in 1991, K7 Computing has its registered office in Chennai and a strong presence in all Indian states. With more than 20,000 channel partners, K7 Computing is protecting more than 25 million customers worldwide against the threats to their IT environment.
K7 Computing has always believed in offering completely indigenous security products to its users worldwide. The recent notification from the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on procurement of 100% indigenous cybersecurity products establishes K7 Computing as the only Indian player to comply with the Public Procurement Order 2018 for Cyber Security Products.
K7 Computing was accepted as the first Indian anti-virus company in Japan, partnering with SourceNext to distribute K7 Total Security under the name ‘Virus Security Zero’. SourceNext Corporation is Japan’s top-most domestic PC software seller with access to more than 25,000 retail shelves across the country. The widely acclaimed product commands a major market share in the retail segment in Japan.
For more info: https://www.k7computing.com/in/
About K7 Academy
K7 Academy is a Job oriented training by professionals of the K7 Computing research team. It provides expertise in malware behaviors, in tools & techniques Static & Dynamic analysis. It provides practical & hands on experience in threat lab.
K7 Academy was initiated to enable teams to share the knowledge and experience that have gained in this domain, and to create entrepreneurs and experts in software engineering, particularly in system level programming.
At K7 Academy, it wants to be known as practice leaders in system level programming. It would like to enable in sharpening the skills and shape the future in this core domain. It will equip the skills and knowledge to make a real difference.
For more info: https://k7academy.com/
Coimbatore, 20th September 2019: India is seen as one of the most vulnerable countries in terms of Cyber Security attacks across various sectors. According to Cyber Threat Monitor, a report by K7 Computing in the previous quarter, Q1, Coimbatore has recorded 37% of cyber-attacks amongst various other cities in Tier 2 markets. With increase of cyber security attacks in the city, K7 Computing, a company based out of Tamil Nadu Company has initiated K7 Cybersecurity Awareness Program that will create awareness about the importance of cyber security amongst management of across various colleges.
K7 Computing has initiated this first-of-its-kind educational program under its training business unit K7 Academy. The guest of honour for the event was Mr. C Chandrasekar, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Crime Central, Coimbatore City who shared insights with over 40 professors from various colleges and educational institutes in Coimbatore to highlight the growing cyber security trends and share insights about the threat landscape.
K7 Computing has initiated a first-of-its-kind educational program under its training business unit, K7 Academy. During the conference, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime Central) of Coimbatore highlighted the importance of cyber safe awareness in a cyber-crime prone country like India.
Commenting on this, Mr. K Purushothaman, CEO – K7 Computing, said “Over the years companies and individuals have invested heavily on various infrastructures and necessities but have neglected to operate securely. It has been an eye opener to see Tier 2 markets having higher infection rates as compared to Tier 1 markets which could be an alarming situation. Having said that, the awareness level amongst many is almost negligible and it is for this reason we have decided to launch this program. The plan is to cover educational institutes region wise and create awareness right from student level.”
“We are planning to set up labs not only to create awareness but also offer certificate programs to students in order to equip them to be industry ready. As a pioneer in Indian Cyber Security space, we believe that it is our responsibility to initiate such programs and we are confident that these will help create right talent to protect people and country’s growth” he concluded.
About K7 Computing
K7 Computing is a global provider of leading IT security solutions for enterprises and consumers. Incorporated in 1991, K7 Computing has its registered office in Chennai and a strong presence in all Indian states. With more than 20,000 channel partners, K7 Computing is protecting more than 25 million customers worldwide against the threats to their IT environment.
K7 Computing has always believed in offering completely indigenous security products to its users worldwide. The recent notification from the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on procurement of 100% indigenous cybersecurity products establishes K7 Computing as the only Indian player to comply with the Public Procurement Order 2018 for Cyber Security Products.
K7 Computing was accepted as the first Indian anti-virus company in Japan, partnering with SourceNext to distribute K7 Total Security under the name ‘Virus Security Zero’. SourceNext Corporation is Japan’s top-most domestic PC software seller with access to more than 25,000 retail shelves across the country. The widely acclaimed product commands a major market share in the retail segment in Japan.
For more info: https://www.k7computing.com/in/
About K7 Academy
K7 Academy is a Job oriented training by professionals of the K7 Computing research team. It provides expertise in malware behaviors, in tools & techniques Static & Dynamic analysis. It provides practical & hands on experience in threat lab.
K7 Academy was initiated to enable teams to share the knowledge and experience that have gained in this domain, and to create entrepreneurs and experts in software engineering, particularly in system level programming.
At K7 Academy, it wants to be known as practice leaders in system level programming. It would like to enable in sharpening the skills and shape the future in this core domain. It will equip the skills and knowledge to make a real difference.
For more info: https://k7academy.com/