As organizations worldwide race to close a persistent cybersecurity skills gap, the demand for practical, job-ready expertise continues to outpace supply. To help meet this need, OPSWAT Academy continues to expand its Scholarship Program, partnering with universities and educational institutions across the globe to strengthen the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
As part of this ongoing initiative, OPSWAT Academy today announced a new scholarship partnership with the Department of Computer Science and Applications at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, under the OPSWAT Academy Scholarship Program. The one-year collaboration is focused on raising cybersecurity awareness among students and upskilling them with the hands-on, industry-aligned capabilities needed to protect critical digital environments.
Through this partnership, eligible MIT-WPU students will gain access to OPSWAT Academy's globally recognized cybersecurity training and certification pathways. The program emphasizes practical, industry-relevant skills centered on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), giving learners direct exposure to the tools, frameworks, and threat scenarios they will encounter in real-world security roles.
Courses offered through the scholarship are also eligible for ISC2 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit submission, allowing participants to build globally recognized credentials while strengthening the hands-on expertise required to defend critical infrastructure and digital systems.
The partnership reinforces MIT-WPU's commitment to embedding cybersecurity as a core competency within its academic ecosystem. By integrating industry-aligned training into the student learning journey, the collaboration enhances technical readiness, security awareness, and workforce preparedness - while creating opportunities for experiential, practice-oriented learning that bridges the gap between academic study and real-world cyber defense.
The Department of Computer Science and Applications at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University believes in creating transformative learning opportunities for students through meaningful industry collaborations, innovation-driven initiatives, and skill enhancement programs. Such partnerships help empower students with knowledge, practical exposure, and professional competencies required to excel in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Dr. Anuradha Kanade
Program Director Department of Computer Science and Applications, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune
Scholarship partnerships like this one are central to how OPSWAT Academy helps close the global cybersecurity skills gap. By bringing our practical, critical infrastructure–focused training directly into the classroom at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, we equip students with the hands-on skills and industry-recognized credentials that employers are actively looking for. Every institution we partner with strengthens the pipeline of capable, job-ready professionals the world urgently needs to defend its most critical systems.
Irfan Shakeel
VP of Training and Certification Services OPSWAT Academy
To date, the OPSWAT Academy Scholarship Program has partnered with a growing network of 18+ institutions worldwide, empowering thousands of learners with cybersecurity training aligned to protecting critical infrastructure. OPSWAT Academy welcomes educational partners to join the program and help amplify its impact on the global cybersecurity workforce.
About Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) is a private university located in Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra, India, and part of the MIT Group of Institutions. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the university traces its roots to 1983 and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across engineering, technology, management, science, law, and design. Guided by a distinctive philosophy that integrates academic excellence with value-based education, MIT-WPU is known for its focus on experiential learning, industry collaboration, and holistic student development, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully across a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
OPSWAT Academy is a global cybersecurity training platform specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Built on OPSWAT's two decades of experience protecting global organizations, OPSWAT Academy translates real-world expertise into practical, hands-on training courses and industry-recognized certification pathways. Through immersive learning and programs eligible for ISC2 CPE credit submission, OPSWAT Academy equips learners worldwide with the skills needed to secure critical infrastructure and digital environments.
The Department of Computer Science and Applications at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University believes in creating transformative learning opportunities for students through meaningful industry collaborations, innovation-driven initiatives, and skill enhancement programs. Such partnerships help empower students with knowledge, practical exposure, and professional competencies required to excel in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
