Bengaluru: In a move towards enhancing cybersecurity measures, Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has pledged a grant of ₹33 crore to reinforce the cybercrime investigation capabilities of the Karnataka police.

Under this initiative, Infosys Foundation has extended its collaboration with the Centre for Cyber Crime Investigation Training & Research (CCITR) for an additional four years. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Karnataka and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) solidifies this partnership.

The renewed MoU aims to strengthen the cybercrime prosecution capabilities of the state police force through specialized training and research in digital forensics and cybercrime investigation. This collaboration, which builds upon the groundwork laid in 2018, underscores a shared commitment to combatting digital threats effectively.

M A Saleem, IPS, Director General of police, CID, Economic Offences & Special Units in Karnataka, said, “In addition to training police officers, CCITR has also extended its activities to other stakeholders in the criminal justice delivery system, viz., the prosecution and judiciary. With the renewal of the collaboration, we expect more thought leadership in digital forensics that would improve the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime cases.”

Vinayak Godse, CEO of DSCI, said, “This renewed collaboration will enable us to develop even more advanced training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.”

The initiative not only focuses on equipping law enforcement officers with essential skills but also fosters collaboration among innovators, enterprises, academia, and governmental bodies to bolster research in digital forensics. By enhancing the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime cases, this endeavor contributes significantly to safeguarding digital ecosystems.

/BI