Published: 25 February 2026Business StandardGovernance
IIRIS Signs MoU with NLU Jodhpur to Establish India's First Information Security Chair
IIRIS Consulting signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Law University, Jodhpur in February 2026 to establish the IIRIS Chair of Information Security and Forensic Science — the first dedicated Chair in this field at an Indian law university. The MoU also launched a joint Certificate Programme in Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence (CLFID).
The Chair aims to foster research, innovation and industry-academia collaboration in information security and forensic science. The MoU was signed by IIRIS CEO Sagarika Chakraborty and NLU Jodhpur Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Harpreet Kaur. This initiative is significant for Rajasthan as NLU Jodhpur is a premier national law university.
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Q: Discuss the significance of IIRIS-NLU Jodhpur MoU establishing India's first Information Security Chair at a law university.
Answer (50 words): IIRIS Consulting and National Law University Jodhpur signed a February 2026 MoU establishing the IIRIS Chair of Information Security and Forensic Science, India's first dedicated Chair at a law university, and launching the joint Certificate Programme in Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation. Signatories Sagarika Chakraborty and Prof. Harpreet Kaur drive industry-academia collaboration.
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What MoU was signed between IIRIS and NLU Jodhpur in February 2026?
**IIRIS Consulting** signed an MoU with **National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur** in February 2026 to establish the **IIRIS Chair of Information Security and Forensic Science** — the **first dedicated Chair** in this field at an Indian law university.
What certificate programme was launched alongside the IIRIS Chair at NLU Jodhpur?
The MoU also launched a **joint Certificate Programme in Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence (CLFID)** — designed to train legal professionals and law students in cyber forensics, digital evidence handling, and information security law.
What is the significance of NLU Jodhpur hosting India's first Information Security Chair?
NLU Jodhpur is one of India's premier law universities (ranked #1 in NIRF Law category for several years). The **IIRIS Chair of Information Security and Forensic Science** makes it the first Indian law school to formally integrate **cybersecurity law and digital forensics** into its academic infrastructure.
Why is information security and forensic science important for legal education in India?
With **cybercrime rising 24% in 2025** and India losing **₹22,495 crore** to digital fraud, there is urgent need for legal professionals trained in **digital evidence, cyber forensics, and information security law**. The NLU Jodhpur Chair addresses this gap in India's legal education system.
What is NLU Jodhpur and why is it significant in Indian legal education?
**National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur** is one of the premier NLUs in India, known for its research focus and industry partnerships. Located in Rajasthan, it consistently ranks among the top law schools in NIRF rankings and is known for its **Technology Law, Criminal Law, and Constitutional Law** programmes.
