CERT-In and SISA launch AI Security Certification Program to integrate AI into business applications

BENGALURU: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and SISA jointly launched the Certified Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence (CSPAI) program to integrate AI into business applications while adhering to sustainable practices.
SISA is a global forensics-driven cybersecurity solutions company.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT stated that the public-private partnership (PPP) initiative between both entities is a significant step in AI security certification in the country.
CSPAI is the first of its kind ANAB-accredited AI security certification, MeitY said.
The CSPAI programme equips security professionals with the skills needed to effectively integrate AI into business applications while adhering to sustainable practices.
In a ceremony organised by SISA in Bengaluru, the Director General of CERT-In, Dr Sanjay Bahl along with Founder and CEO of SISA, Dharshan Shanthamurthy released and handed over the ANAB accredited AI Security Certification (CSPAI) certificates to cybersecurity professionals.
While addressing the gathering, the Director General of CERT-In said, "This incisive and timely CSPAI program by SISA empowers professionals with comprehensive expertise to gain understanding of AI systems and to be proactive against the new spectrum of threats. As first of its kind ANAB-accredited AI security certification program, this course is perfectly attuned to the rapidly evolving threat landscape of AI in cybersecurity.
"The curated course has the blend of all the key elements of AI security and will enrich the skills to adapt and deploy secure and trustworthy AI in work environments. The programme would open up a trove of opportunities and demand for emerging AI related job roles. The joint certification programme is another accolade in CERT-In's efforts to foster public-private partnership," he added.
Dharshan Shanthamurthy, Founder and CEO of SISA, shared his vision for the CSPAI program, "The launch of the CSPAI programme perfectly complements our Cyber Nalanda initiative, which commenced with last week's foundation stone laying ceremony, to tackle future cybersecurity challenges.
"This program reflects our unwavering commitment to solving the most pressing security issues in India, and globally. By equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge to safeguard AI systems, we are building a safer digital future, driven by innovation and responsibility. We also believe that certified professionals from this programme will enhance organisational security postures, reduce the likelihood of breaches, and build greater trust with customers and stakeholders," Shanthamurthy said.
Renju Verghese, VP of Forensics and R&D at SISA, delivered an in-depth presentation on the CSPAI programme, walking attendees through its unique features and security strategies for protecting AI systems.