National & International Speakers & Subject Matter Experts
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Satisfaction Rate of Learners & Course Participants
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The Indian Data Protection Landscape
Explore data protection and privacy within India’s regulatory ecosystem. Deep dives into the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, consent management, data fiduciary obligations, cross-border data transfers, breach reporting, and privacy-by-design frameworks aligned with Indian institutions.
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Live Classes by Privacy Experts
Learn directly from practitioners working across data protection, privacy governance, legal compliance, and cybersecurity. Gain practical insights into DPDP Act implementation, data audits, DPIAs, breach response, regulator engagement, and building organisation-wide privacy programs.
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Career-Defining Privacy Certification
Become a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) and build credibility for roles involving privacy governance, data compliance, risk management, and regulatory coordination across public and private sector organisations.
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⏳ 4 Weeks Duration
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📚 16 Modules
Why Choose FCRF Academy?
See how we stack up against standard online courses. We prioritize career outcomes over just content completion.
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Why Data Protection is No Longer Optional
Regulatory enforcement, data breaches, and digital accountability have made privacy governance essential across sectors.
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India’s Data Protection Law is Here
The DPDP Act, 2023 introduces clear obligations, penalties, and accountability for organisations handling personal data.
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Privacy Risk is a Business Risk
Data breaches, misuse, and non-compliance now directly impact reputation, trust, and regulatory standing.
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Organisations Need Dedicated Privacy Roles
From data fiduciaries to processors, organisations require structured privacy governance and oversight.
Career-Ready Syllabus
CDPO Program Curriculum
Comprehensive coverage of the DPDP Act, privacy frameworks, governance, and real-world implementation.
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Career Acceleration
Benefits of the Certification
Earn a credential backed by applied learning, practitioner insight, and real-world relevance—designed to bridge theory, regulation, and professional practice.
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Practitioner-Led Learning
Learn directly from professionals working across governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and policy domains through live, interactive sessions.
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Real-World & Regulatory Focus
Build practical understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance obligations with strong alignment to Indian regulatory and institutional contexts.
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Strong Peer & Alumni Network
Join a growing community of professionals from government, corporates, legal, BFSI, and technology sectors for long-term peer learning and engagement.
A Sneak Peek into the FCRF Academy LMS
All live sessions are recorded and uploaded within 3–4 hours, along with session PDFs and learning resources—so you never miss a class.
Snapshots from Our CCMP Program
Organised in collaboration with CERT-In, FCRF’s Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) program
was attended by over 500 top officials from civil services, defence, cybersecurity, and regulatory bodies.
These glimpses capture our commitment to high-impact, nationally recognised training.
FCRF & NIELIT (MeitY) Sign MoU in Presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
In a major boost to India's cybersecurity ecosystem, FCRF and NIELIT (MeitY) have joined forces to co-develop advanced training and certification programs. The MoU was signed on October 2nd in New Delhi, with Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw presiding over the event.
FCRF Served as Knowledge Partner at the Visionary AI Impact Summit Alongside OpenAI, UNESCO & WHO
In a landmark development for India’s digital and AI ecosystem, the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) served as a Knowledge Partner at the AI Impact Summit held under the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. FCRF stood alongside leading global institutions including OpenAI, UNESCO, WHO, Harvard Kennedy School, and other international organizations contributing to discussions on responsible AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance.
Meet the practitioners, policymakers, and domain experts who have contributed to our programs and learning initiatives.
Rakesh Maheshwari
Advisor Cyber Laws and Tech Policy.
Former Sr Director and Group Coordinator Cyber laws, Cyber Security and Data Governance, MeitY
Christian Lees
Chief Technical Officer
Resecurity
Steve Jackson
Mimansa Ambastha
Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyerr
Dr. Pooja Kiyawat
Assistant Professor
NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Vinod Sreedharan
GRC strategy and Market/Competitive research
Archer Technologies
Dr. Shubham Pandey
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Dr. Gaurav Jadhav
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Paakhhi Garg
Data Privacy & Cyber Law Trainer
Rakesh Maheshwari
Advisor Cyber Laws and Tech Policy.
Former Sr Director and Group Coordinator Cyber laws, Cyber Security and Data Governance, MeitY
Christian Lees
Chief Technical Officer
Resecurity
Steve Jackson
Mimansa Ambastha
Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyerr
Dr. Pooja Kiyawat
Assistant Professor
NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
Vinod Sreedharan
GRC strategy and Market/Competitive research
Archer Technologies
Dr. Shubham Pandey
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Dr. Gaurav Jadhav
Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Paakhhi Garg
Data Privacy & Cyber Law Trainer
FCRF's Pioneering Role In Ensuring A Cyber-Safe India
Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) is an IIT Kanpur’s AIIIDE–CoE incubated start-up (Non-Profit NGO) specializing in research in Cyber Security, Digital Crime, Fraud Risk Management, Cyber Laws, and Cyber Forensics. FCRF is also the host of India’s largest conference on tech-enabled crime and cyber threats, the FutureCrime Summit. It is registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. FCRF strives to make India future-ready by increasing digital awareness and building an ecosystem for a cyber-safe India.
FCRF’s Esteemed Speakers at the FutureCrime Summit
Dr. VK Saraswat
Member, NITI Aayog
Former DG, DRDO
Lt Gen MU Nair
National Cybersecurity Coordinator
(NCSC)
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Director General
Border Security Force
Rajiv Jain
Former Director
Intelligence Bureau
OP SINGH IPS
Former DGP
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Vikram Singh
Former DGP UP Police
Chancellor Noida Intl. University
Dr Gulshan Rai
Former National Cybersecurity Coordinator
Ex DG CERT-IN
Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Chairman
Cybersecurity Asso. of India
Arun Kumar
Former DG
RPF
Justice Talwant Singh
Former Judge
Delhi High Court
B Shanker Jaiswal
Joint CP
Delhi Police
Dr GK Goswamy
ADG UP Police & Director
UPSIFS
Dr. Amit Sharma
ADG and Advisor (Cyber)
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi
Senior Fellow
CLAWS
Dr. Pavan Duggal
Renowned Cyber Advocate
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Karnika Seth
Cyberlaw Expert & Advocate
Supreme Court
Dr. VK Saraswat
Member, NITI Aayog
Former DG, DRDO
Lt Gen MU Nair
National Cybersecurity Coordinator
(NCSC)
Daljit Singh Chaudhary
Director General
Border Security Force
Rajiv Jain
Former Director
Intelligence Bureau
OP SINGH IPS
Former DGP
Uttar Pradesh
Dr Vikram Singh
Former DGP UP Police
Chancellor Noida Intl. University
Dr Gulshan Rai
Former National Cybersecurity Coordinator
Ex DG CERT-IN
Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Chairman
Cybersecurity Asso. of India
Arun Kumar
Former DG
RPF
Justice Talwant Singh
Former Judge
Delhi High Court
B Shanker Jaiswal
Joint CP
Delhi Police
Dr GK Goswamy
ADG UP Police & Director
UPSIFS
Dr. Amit Sharma
ADG and Advisor (Cyber)
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi
Senior Fellow
CLAWS
Dr. Pavan Duggal
Renowned Cyber Advocate
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Karnika Seth
Cyberlaw Expert & Advocate
Supreme Court
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