C3iHub at IIT Kanpur Signs MoU with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd in the Field of Cybersecurity
  • The MoU was officially signed by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), C3iHub, Dr. Tanima Hajra and Head - Weapons, Sensors & Security of TASL, Shri Suresh Baroth
  • This collaboration will bring together the expertise and resources of both organizations to drive innovation and cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity
C3iHub, a cybersecurity Technology Innovation hub at IIT Kanpur, supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under NM-ICPS Mission, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons and the esteemed strategic Aerospace and Defense arm of the TATA Group.

This landmark partnership brings together two organizations to advance the realm of cybersecurity through collaborative research, innovation, and development. The MoU was officially signed by Dr. Tanima Hajra, Chief Operating Officer (COO), C3iHub; and Shri Suresh Baroth, Head, Weapons, Sensors & Security of Tata Advanced Systems Limited.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Project Director of C3iHub, highlighted the sign..,
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Project Director of C3iHub

The TASL team visited the C3iHub facilities
The TASL team visited the C3iHub facilities


The TASL team also included Dr. Jitendra Mohan Bhardwaj (CIO, CISO, and Head of Cyber Security division), Shri Yatan Mishra (Head of Engineering, Weapons & Sensors Division), and Shri Sanjay Rastogi (Head of Communications); and the C3iHub team included Prof. Manindra Agrawal (Project Director), Prof. Sandeep K Shukla (Project Director), and Shri Rohit Negi (Senior Vice-President).

By joining forces, C3iHub and TASL aim to leverage their expertise, knowledge, and resources to address the pressing challenges posed by ever-evolving cyber threats in the defense sector.

While welcoming the guests, Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Project Director of C3iHub informed that “C3iHub has gradually developed its expertise in the field of cybersecurity. With an aim to share our expertise, the MoU signing with the TASL is a major step in this direction. I look forward for a greater collaboration.”

Shri Suresh Baroth, Head, Weapons, Sensors & Security of TASL said, “TASL made various weapon systems for Indian Armed Forces and our main objective is to Cyberproof and Cybersecure these systems and no one is better than C3iHub to test these systems.”

The MoU signing between C3iHub and TASL marks the beginning of an exciting chapter, filled with opportunities to shape the future of cybersecurity. This collaboration brings together the expertise and resources of both organizations to drive innovation and create cutting-edge solutions in the realm of cybersecurity.

C3iHub at IIT Kanpur has taken the lead in cyber security by establishing a research center that addresses all aspects of critical infrastructure protection. It focuses on all aspects, including analysing security vulnerabilities and developing tools to address them at various levels of system architecture, to translating these tools into deployment-ready software, to nucleating start-ups developing such tools at scale, to partnering with industries within domain for co-development and technology transfer, and to training the next generation of cybersecurity researchers to build a cybersecurity ecosystem.

About C3iHub

C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. C3iHub addresses cybersecurity of cyber-physical systems in its entirety. C3iHub detects security vulnerabilities in critical cyber-physical systems, develops security tools to address the vulnerabilities, nucleates start-ups and partners with industries to commercialize the security tools, and provides training to the next generation of cybersecurity researchers.

About Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons and the strategic Aerospace and Defense arm of the TATA Group. TASL specializes in developing advanced technological solutions for the Aerospace and Defense sectors, leveraging its expertise, experience, and commitment to innovation. As a trusted partner, TASL strives to push the boundaries of excellence and contribute to the growth of the nation's defense capabilities.


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