Britain announces scholarship on cyber policy

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi  September 12, 2013 Last Updated at 23:58 IST

Britain today announced a scholarship for mid-career Indian professionals to undertake short-term courses in cyber policy, internet governance and cyber security in that country. 

The new Chevening-Tata Consulting Services Cyber Policy Scholarship was announced by Britain's Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude. 

"I am delighted to announce the new Chevening-TCS Cyber Policy Scholarship. This is a pioneering course that not only covers the technical side of cyber security but also brings together the related areas of public policy, such as internet governance, national security, crime prevention and enabling online commerce and freedom of expression," he said at a function at a leading think-tank. 

"This is an excellent example of UK-India partnership in cyber policy and I am grateful to TCS for making it possible with their sponsorship," he said. 

In the first year, six scholars will be chosen on the basis of their relevant skills and experience. They will be drawn from the private sector, government other public sector, academia, law enforcement and judiciary. 

The course will be run by Cranfield University at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom which provides courses to senior officials and professionals from around the world. 

Talking about Indo-UK collborartion, Maude said that "before long, India will have the largest online population in the world. So, I'm here today to tell you where there are opportunities, Britain will be open for business, I'm glad that Indian investment into the UK is increasing.