The Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) program comes at a moment when India’s regulatory ecosystem is tightening its grip on cyber preparedness, launched jointly by The Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and CERT-In. RBI now mandates breach simulations for banks and NBFCs. SEBI requires vulnerability assessments for market intermediaries. IRDAI and NABARD have issued similar directives. The CCMP course aims to meet this urgency by providing comprehensive training in cyber crisis response, incident management, and digital resilience.
Set to begin on July 5, 2025, the course will run for 4 weeks with weekend-only classes (Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM to 1 PM) via the FCRF Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS). The program is open to all—CISOs, law enforcement, cybersecurity enthusiasts, IT professionals, SOC teams, and even complete beginners looking to transition into cybersecurity.
Why Cyber Crisis Management Is No Longer Optional
With the rapid digitization of banking, finance, public utilities, and governance, India’s cyber infrastructure is under constant threat from increasingly sophisticated attackers. From ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models to deepfake scams and data extortion, the risks are no longer hypothetical—they are real, recurring, and rapidly evolving.
Recognizing this urgency, Indian regulatory authorities have introduced strict frameworks to ensure that institutions are not just cyber-aware but crisis-ready:
- RBI (Reserve Bank of India):
Mandates regular breach simulation exercises and tabletop drills for banks, NBFCs, and payment operators to test preparedness and response protocols. - SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India):
Requires all market intermediaries to conduct annual cyber drills and vulnerability assessments, particularly those handling investor data and online trading platforms. - IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India):
Insists on periodic disaster recovery testing, crisis simulation, and third-party risk assessments for all insurance providers and intermediaries. - NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development):
Urges rural cooperative banks and regional financial institutions to implement cybersecurity drills and readiness frameworks for digital banking in remote areas.
These circulars are not only regulatory mandates—they reflect a new national priority: building resilience through proactive training, planning, and leadership in cyber crisis situations.
In this context, structured programs like CCMP are vital. They prepare individuals and institutions to go beyond compliance and develop a culture of cyber preparedness, ensuring swift and strategic response when a crisis strikes.
A Practical Curriculum (16 targeted modules) Built for Real-World Impact
With 16 targeted modules, the CCCP curriculum covers the entire cyber crisis lifecycle—from risk identification to post-incident evaluation. Key modules include:
- Cyber Crisis Planning & Playbook Creation
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) & Targeted Attacks
- Digital Forensics & OSINT Techniques
- Endpoint Threats, Website Intrusions & Cloud Risks
- Social Engineering & ICS/SCADA Attacks
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Toolkit, Tabletop Exercises & Mock Drills
- Post-Breach Communication & Leadership in Crisis
Each session combines theory with case studies, live demonstrations, and simulations to ensure hands-on learning.
National Experts Join Forces to Deliver the Program
The CCMP course features a distinguished lineup of faculty and mentors including:
- Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) Devesh Vatsa, VSM, Advisor – DSCI NASSCOM
- Prof. Triveni Singh, Ex-IPS and Chief Mentor, FCRF
- Omveer Singh, Former Director, CERT-In
- Ashutosh Bahuguna, Scientist ‘E’, CERT-In
- Amit Dubey, Cyber Expert & Host of ‘Hidden Files’
- Dr. Rakshit Tandon, Director – Training, FCRF
- Ankush Mishra, DSP – Cyber & Financial Crimes, Uttarakhand Police
- Dr. Karnnika Seth, Supreme Court Advocate and Cyber Law Expert
- Prince Boonlia, Editor-in-Chief, Digital 4n6 Journal
- Dr. Alok Vijayant, Ex-RBI & Strategic Tech Advisor
These experts bring decades of field experience and technical insight, bridging the gap between policy, operations, and technology.
From Career Switchers to Cyber Chiefs: Who Should Enroll?
The course is designed for everyone from senior cybersecurity leaders to career beginners. Whether you’re a CISO leading a large team, a security analyst in a SOC environment, a law enforcement officer investigating digital frauds, or a non-tech professional exploring cybercrime as a new career—this course offers relevant, actionable knowledge.
According to FCRF, the CCMP program is also ideal for cybersecurity enthusiasts, public sector officials, IT auditors, digital banking leaders, GRC professionals, AI/ML engineers, and disaster recovery planners. All participants will receive certification upon successful completion.
Certification That Matters: Skills Every Organization Needs Today
Upon successful completion of the Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) course, participants will be issued certificate from Future Crime Research Foundation—India’s apex cybersecurity Think Tank. This credential validates not just participation, but hands-on competency in managing cyber incidents, handling digital evidence, and executing response strategies under pressure.
In today’s threat landscape, cyber crisis readiness is no longer limited to the IT department. Every organization—whether in banking, healthcare, government, energy, or telecom—must have trained professionals capable of responding to data breaches, ransomware outbreaks, targeted attacks, or infrastructure compromise.
This certification positions learners for future-facing roles such as:
- Cyber Crisis Manager
- Incident Response Coordinator
- SOC Manager
- Forensic Analyst
- GRC Specialist
- Disaster Recovery Lead
- CISO, Deputy CISO or Cyber Resilience Officer
For career switchers and students, it opens the door to roles traditionally reserved for experienced cybersecurity professionals. For existing professionals, it’s a strong differentiator in an increasingly compliance-driven, risk-sensitive job market.
In essence, CCMP equips individuals to become indispensable assets in their organizations—leaders who can take charge when it matters most.
The Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) program is now open for enrollment, to register, visit academy.futurecrime.org. For any queries, feel free to write to research@futurecrime.org or call/WhatsApp us at +91 93055 05449. Be part of the movement to build a cyber-resilient India—one crisis-ready leader at a time.
How to Register for the CCMP Course
Getting started with the Certified Cyber Crisis Management Professional (CCMP) course is quick and simple. To begin, visit course.futurecrime.org or click here on the direct course access link. On the landing page, click any of the “Enroll Now” or “Join Course Now” buttons. You’ll be redirected to a secure payment gateway powered by Razorpay.
Once your payment is successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email with your login credentials, including your password, sent to your registered email address. These credentials will allow you to access your personal dashboard on the FCRF Academy LMS platform.
All course materials, meeting links, and session schedules will be made available on your dashboard. The course officially begins on 5th July 2025, and all modules and live class access will unlock on that day.
About FCRF: Building Cyber Resilience, One Institution at a Time
The Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) is a not-for-profit cybersecurity think tank incubated at IIT Kanpur’s AIIDE CoE, committed to preparing India for emerging digital threats. With a proven track record of training law enforcement, PSUs, academia, and industry leaders, FCRF also runs the FCRF Academy, an expert-led knowledge platform to build a digitally secure future. FCRF has:
- Conducted CyberSafe Uttar Pradesh, one of India’s largest state-level cyber awareness campaigns.
- Signed MoUs with key institutions including BIRD Lucknow, RMLNLU, UPSIFS, and IEDUP.
- Trained thousands of law enforcement officers and cyber professionals.
- Hosts the FutureCrime Summit, India’s largest summit on tech-enabled crime.
FCRF also runs the Centre of Excellence in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (CoE-DFIR) in Greater Noida, which recently conducted a three-month internship program with over 1,000 participants including senior police officials.