FCRIT is a leading engineering institute recognized for its strong academic foundation, industry engagement, and focus on outcome-based education. With an emphasis on practical learning, emerging technologies, and graduate employability, the institute is well aligned with OPSWAT Academy’s mission to bridge academia and industry through applied cybersecurity education.
Through this scholarship partnership, eligible FCRIT students will gain access to OPSWAT Academy’s globally recognized cybersecurity training and certification pathways. The program emphasizes practical, industry-relevant skills focused on protecting critical infrastructure. Students will also be eligible to earn ISC2 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, supporting long-term professional development and alignment with global cybersecurity standards.
The partnership reinforces FCRIT’s efforts to embed cybersecurity as a core competency within engineering education. By integrating industry-aligned tools and frameworks into the academic ecosystem, the collaboration enhances students’ technical readiness, security awareness, and workforce preparedness. It also creates opportunities for experiential learning, applied research, and deeper industry–academia collaboration in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and secure digital systems.
At Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, we are committed to preparing students for the demands of an increasingly interconnected and security-critical world. Our partnership with OPSWAT Academy brings globally relevant cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on exposure to our students, helping us develop responsible, job-ready engineers capable of contributing to secure digital transformation at both national and global levels.
Dr. S. M. Khot
Principal of FCRIT.
Cybersecurity is no longer a niche discipline but a foundational skill for today’s engineering workforce. Through this scholarship partnership with FCRIT, OPSWAT Academy supports the integration of globally relevant cybersecurity concepts directly into the student learning journey, ensuring graduates are equipped with practical skills that matter in real-world environments.
Irfan Shakeel
VP of Training and Certification Services, OPSWAT.
About Agnel Charities Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology
Agnel Charities Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology (FCRIT) is a premier autonomous engineering institute in Navi Mumbai affiliated with the University of Mumbai and managed by Agnel Charities. With over four decades of excellence in technical education, FCRIT is accredited by NBA and NAAC and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple engineering disciplines. The institute is recognized for its strong industry partnerships, experiential learning approach, and focus on emerging technologies and student employability.
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.
At Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, we are committed to preparing students for the demands of an increasingly interconnected and security-critical world. Our partnership with OPSWAT Academy brings globally relevant cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on exposure to our students, helping us develop responsible, job-ready engineers capable of contributing to secure digital transformation at both national and global levels.
