SRM University: SRM Institute of Science and Technology and the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, signed an MoU on May 26, 2025, to launch a diploma program in Cyber Security and IT for officer cadets. The initiative aims to enhance cadets’ technical skills and digital readiness for modern defence challenges.

On May 26, 2025, the Officers Training Academy in Chennai and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide its officer cadets with additional training through a diploma program in Cyber Security and Information Technology.

The program is intended to cover important topics including cybersecurity, data protection, and IT principles, according to a Defense announcement.

The Memorandum of Understanding documents were signed by Officers Training Academy (OTA) Commandant Lt Gen Michael AJ Fernandez and Vice Chancellor Dr. C Muthamizh Selvan at the Officers Training Academy headquarters here.

During his speech, Lt. Gen. Michael Fernandez stated that the days of thinking about warfare without utilising new technologies were long gone. He also urged the officer cadets to continue learning to stay up to date with the changes. He conveyed his expectation that the new course will empower future army commanders with cybersecurity and information technology capabilities, giving them the technical know-how and digital competency needed in the quickly evolving defence environment of today.

SRM IST Vice Chancellor Dr. Muthamizh Selvan stated in his speech that the OTA officer cadets are welcome to use the university’s laboratories for their research and projects. Selvan maintained that it is time for educational establishments to transition from rigidity to flexibility and from tradition to innovation.