OPSWAT Academy welcomes ABES Engineering College to its global Scholarship Program: equipping engineers with industry-ready cybersecurity skill. Oct 28, 2026 by OPSWAT Academy Demand for skilled cyber defenders continues to outpace supply, and employers are increasingly looking for graduates who arrive with practical, job-ready cybersecurity skills rather than theory alone. Closing that gap means giving students access to real, hands-on cybersecurity training and recognized cybersecurity certification while they are still in the classroom. To advance that mission, OPSWAT Academy continues to expand its Scholarship Program, partnering with institutions worldwide to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. As part of this ongoing initiative, OPSWAT Academy today announced a new scholarship partnership with ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, under the OPSWAT Academy Scholarship Program. The collaboration is focused on enhancing students' practical competencies across critical cybersecurity domains and equipping them with the globally recognized cybersecurity training and certification pathways that today's security roles demand. The collaboration between ABES Engineering College and OPSWAT Academy is a significant step towards strengthening cybersecurity education and industry readiness. It will provide its students with hands-on exposure to contemporary cybersecurity technologies, enabling them to transform their academic knowledge into practical skills. OPSWAT, Inc. envision its students emerging as future-ready engineers who can confidently address evolving cybersecurity challenges and contribute meaningfully to the digital economy. Prof (Dr.) Alok Chauhan Director, ABES Engineering College Through this partnership, eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students at ABES Engineering College will gain access to OPSWAT Academy's online, self-paced cybersecurity courses and certification programs. The training emphasizes practical, industry-relevant skills centered on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), with hands-on coverage of domains including secure file transfer, malware analysis, data sanitization, network security, Zero Trust principles, and secure access and threat prevention. At ABES, OPSWAT, Inc. believe that engineering education must go beyond the classroom and connect students with emerging industry technologies and practices. Its collaboration with OPSWAT Academy will provide students with opportunities to learn, practice, certify, and work on contemporary cybersecurity technologies. This will strengthen their professional capabilities and help transform them into industry-ready engineers capable of responding to the complex security requirements of modern organizations. Mr. Shashwat Goel General Secretary, ABES Engineering College Because the platform is fully online, students can build their cybersecurity skills anytime and anywhere - making it well suited to learners at every level, from cybersecurity beginners taking their first associate-level courses to advanced students pursuing specialized, professional cybersecurity certification. Courses offered through the scholarship are also eligible for ISC2 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit submission, allowing participants to earn globally recognized credentials while developing the expertise required to defend critical infrastructure and digital systems. Cybersecurity is no longer only a technical requirement; it is a critical responsibility for protecting the digital assets and infrastructure of modern organizations. Through its collaboration with OPSWAT Academy, students will gain practical knowledge and industry-oriented capabilities to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats. OPSWAT, Inc. believe this initiative will empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to help organizations safeguard their valuable digital assets and build a more secure digital future. Prof (Dr.) Kimmi Verma Deputy Director, ABES Engineering College The partnership also supports ABES Engineering College's broader goals: - strengthening employability, - enriching its cybersecurity curriculum, and - supporting faculty development through internationally recognized cybersecurity training. By bridging academic learning with real-world practice, the collaboration helps transform students into industry-ready engineers capable of responding to the complex security requirements of modern organizations. Partnerships like this one are how OPSWAT Academy turns cybersecurity education into real career outcomes. ABES Engineering College has built an exceptional record of preparing industry-ready graduates, and by bringing its hands-on, critical infrastructure-focused cybersecurity training and certifications to its students, OPSWAT, Inc. is helping them enter the workforce with the skills employers genuinely need. Every institution OPSWAT, Inc. partner with strengthens the global pipeline of capable cyber defenders - and that mission is at the heart of what OPSWAT, Inc. do. Irfan Shakeel VP of Training and Certification Services, OPSWAT The Scholarship Program is part of a global training community that has grown to more than 484.000+ registered students and over 286.000+ certified professionals worldwide. Through partnerships with universities and institutions across the globe, the program continues to widen access to hands-on cybersecurity training aligned to protecting critical infrastructure. OPSWAT Academy welcomes educational partners to join the program and help amplify its impact on the global cybersecurity workforce. About ABES Engineering College: ABES Engineering College, established in 2000 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has built a strong legacy in engineering education, research, innovation, and industry-oriented learning. The institution is NAAC Grade-A accredited, offers NBA-accredited programmes, is approved by AICTE, and is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. An autonomous institution since 2025, ABES is home to more than 8,000 students and over 24,000 alumni worldwide, supported by a growing research ecosystem that includes 2,690+ Scopus publications, 375+ patents, and 50+ incubated startups. With a recruiter network of more than 500 organizations - including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Adobe, Cisco, TCS, Infosys, Accenture, and Capgemini - and recognition in the NIRF 2024 Engineering rankings, ABES maintains a strong emphasis on developing industry-ready professionals. About OPSWAT Academy: OPSWAT Academy is a global cybersecurity training platform specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Built on OPSWAT's two decades of experience protecting global organizations, OPSWAT Academy translates real-world expertise into practical, hands-on cybersecurity courses and industry-recognized certification pathways. Through immersive, online learning and programs eligible for ISC2 CPE credit submission, OPSWAT Academy equips learners worldwide with the cybersecurity skills needed to secure critical infrastructure and digital environments. Frequently asked questions: Educational institutions interested in offering cybersecurity training and certification to their students can learn more on the Scholarship Program page.

Introducing OPSWAT CBOM and AIBOM. OPSWAT introduces Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) and AI Bill of Materials (AIBOM) alongside its existing Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) capabilities. By Joseph Nguyen, Product Marketing Manager Oct 7, 2026 On Oct 5, 2026, OPSWAT will roll out CBOM (Cryptographic Bill of Materials) and AIBOM (AI Bill of Materials) alongside its existing SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) capabilities. Both are generally available in MetaDefender Core(TM) V5.23 or later. The release extends software component analysis to include cryptographic assets, AI model provenance, and declared-license information. CBOM: identify cryptography and plan what needs to change. Post-quantum migration starts with a practical question: Which cryptography does its software rely on, and what needs replacing? CISOs, cryptography specialists, and migration teams need an inventory of cryptographic assets within their software to determine this. OPSWAT CBOM helps teams: * Inventory cryptographic assets. Identify algorithms, cryptographic libraries, certificates, protocols, and related key material in supported files * Assess classical and quantum risk separately. Distinguish cryptographic weaknesses under current standards from exposure to quantum attacks, with unknown classifications where reference data is insufficient * Review replacement recommendations. Identify post-quantum alternatives where available, with recommendations tied to their purpose, such as ML-KEM for key establishment and ML-DSA for signatures * Configure cryptographic risk blocking. Optionally block files containing cryptographic assets classified as unsafe CBOM complements SBOM's investigation of software packages and vulnerabilities by providing the cryptographic details needed for post-quantum migration planning. Refer to official OPSWAT CBOM documentation or contact its Support team. AIBOM: Review AI model provenance and licensing. Before adopting a model, AI governance and Legal teams need to establish what the file is, which repositories are known to publish it, and what license information is available. OPSWAT AIBOM provides evidence for those reviews without requiring an external network lookup. OPSWAT AIBOM helps teams: * Identify model artifacts. Recognize supported AI model files and read available metadata from their contents * Match publishing repositories offline. Use a local catalogue to identify known repositories that publish the exact same model bytes, without contacting external services * Surface declared-license information. Report available licenses declared by model registries to support governance and licensing reviews * Apply model-license restrictions. Optionally block files when a model's resolved license matches a selected restriction, independently of software-package license rules Repository matching requires the latest engine package. Refer to official OPSWAT AIBOM documentation or contact its Support team. One workflow, the right report for each team. CBOM and AIBOM are enabled by default, while their blocking controls are opt-in. Teams can collect findings before deciding which restrictions to enforce. CycloneDX and SPDX remain dedicated to SBOM export and enrichment workflows. For unified results containing SBOM, CBOM, and AIBOM, export the complete result as JSON or PDF, or export each inventory separately. Whether investigating a vulnerable package, scoping a cryptographic migration, or reviewing an AI model, teams can use one analysis workflow and share the findings relevant to each decision. Get the latest OPSWAT company updates along with event information and the news that's driving the industry forward. Follow OPSWAT on your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for more! Stay up-to-date with OPSWAT! Sign up today to receive the latest company updates, stories, event info, and more.