BLDE PGCET signs MOU with Barracuda Networks to set up Centre of Excellence in cybersecurity
BLDE Dr P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology has partnered with Barracuda Networks to establish a Center of Excellence in cybersecurity. The collaboration aims to enhance student skills through training, internships, and industry-backed projects.
Why it matters
Industry-academic partnerships are essential for bridging the skills gap in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity sector.
Vijayapura-based BLDE Dr P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Barracuda Networks, a U.S.-based Bengaluru company to set up a Center of Excellence in cybersecurity.
Officers of both institutions signed the MOU on Friday.
The MoU aims to promote industry-academic collaboration in cybersecurity through skill development, training, hackathons, internships and placements.
Professor Aaradhya spoke about the transformations brought about by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and the importance of cybersecurity in the future.
Principal P. Manjunath spoke about the importance of industry-academic collaboration in shaping the careers of students, according to a release.
Sneha Jaiswal, director of Human Resources; Jyoti A., senior recruitment manager; S. Veerkumar, recruiter, and Rani Nadaf conducted an industry orientation programme for the students.
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