Panjab University Partners with ISAC and Zscaler to Launch CopConnect Cyber Wellness Clinic       

Chandigarh, February 28 : In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity awareness, education and cybercrime victim support, Panjab University is set to inaugurate the CopConnect Cyber Wellness Clinic on March 5, 2025. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Information Sharing and Analysis Center and is supported by Zscaler through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The clinic aims to serve as a comprehensive hub for cyber safety training, awareness, and collaboration among academia, law enforcement, and industry experts.

Building on Previous Successes 

This endeavour follows the successful establishment of the CopConnect Cyber Wellness Center at educational institutions in Bengaluru earlier in 2024. The Bengaluru initiative has provided cybersecurity resources and training to students and professionals. The positive impact and reception of the CopConnect Cyber Wellness Centers have set a precedent for similar initiatives across the country.

ISAC: Pioneering Cybersecurity Initiatives

The Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) is a leading non-profit cybersecurity foundation dedicated to addressing critical challenges in the digital realm. ISAC’s mission encompasses capacity building in cybersecurity, promoting professional ethics, and conducting extensive research and development in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The organisation boasts partnerships with several key governmental and academic institutions, including:

• Ministry of Education: Engaging in public-private partnerships to enhance cybersecurity education.
• Ministry of Defence: Collaborating on initiatives to strengthen national security frameworks.
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE): Developing curricula and certifications to meet the evolving demands of the cybersecurity landscape and establishing Cybersecurity Centers of Excellence with Phygital Labs. 
• Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In): Coordinating responses to cybersecurity incidents, reporting vulnerabilities and promoting best practices.
• Karnataka Police Academy (KPA): Training law enforcement personnel in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics.
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar: Partnering on research projects and technological advancements in cybersecurity.

ISAC’s ecosystem includes several specialized platforms and communities

• Cyberange Cybersecurity Labs: Providing immersive, hands-on training environments for cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals. 
• CopConnect Social Impact Platform: Offering immediate assistance and resources to individuals affected by cyber incidents by enabling the victims to reach out to the LEAs
• Breach Point Bug Bounty Platform: Encouraging ethical hacking and vulnerability reporting to strengthen digital infrastructures. 
• EthixFirst Professional Ethics Rating Platform: Promoting integrity and ethical practices within professional environments.

Additionally, ISAC manages the National Security Database, a repository of certified cybersecurity professionals recognized for their expertise and commitment to national security.

Zscaler: Championing Cybersecurity through Zero Trust Architecture

Founded in 2007 by Jay Chaudhry, Zscaler is a leader in cloud security and has revolutionized the cybersecurity landscape with its cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. Listed on NASDAQ, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California. Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The company’s mission is to anticipate, secure, and simplify the experience of doing business, ensuring that today’s brightest ideas become tomorrow’s boldest innovations. 

Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest online cloud security platform and protects enterprises from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Zscaler is committed to continuous innovation, customer obsession, and eliminating tech debt. Zscaler has a significant presence in India, with nearly 3,000 employees contributing almost 40% to the company’s global workforce – with all business functions represented in the local offices. The company’s footprint in the region includes offices in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Mohali, and Pune, with Bangalore being the first Zscaler office established globally. In addition, Zscaler has seven data centers in India that allow the company to secure over five million users across more than 400 organizations in the country.