Joint Certificate Programme on Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence also launched
New Delhi, 23 February 2026: Leading global risk, security, and intelligence firm IIRIS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Law University, Jodhpur formalising the establishment of the IIRIS Chair of Infosec and Forensic Society. First in India, this Chair intends to create a vibrant center of excellence that fosters a culture of research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in the fields of information security and forensic science.
The MoU also announces a joint Certificate Programme on Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence, focused on building future-ready skills at the intersection of law, technology, and investigations. The programme, under the guiding theme ‘Bridging Legal Theory & Investigative Practice in the Digital Age,’ is designed to equip participants with concrete competencies for professional practice.
The MoU signing ceremony was graced by Ms. Sagarika Chakraborty, CEO, IIRIS and Prof. Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, NLU Jodhpur.
Commenting on the partnership with NLUJ, Ms. Chakraborty said, “This partnership brings together two institutions with complementary strengths. NLUJ brings profound expertise in legal theory and the jurisprudential foundations of justice. IIRIS brings cutting-edge investigative practice and real-world experience across more than a decade of operations in over ten countries. Together, we are creating a sustained interface between the academy and industry, between theory and practice.”
This collaboration is founded on the conviction that legal theory is not merely foundational but is the critical intellectual framework that ensures investigations are just, ethical, and legally sound.
About IIRIS: IIRIS is a leading global risk, security, and intelligence firm with over a decade of experience and a presence across more than 10 countries. IIRIS is a tech-driven value catalyst, delivering end-to-end solutions in risk advisory, forensic investigations, security design, and digital innovation. Guided by a philosophy of unwavering focus and wisdom, IIRIS provides proven expertise in high-stakes forensic science, intelligence operations, and investigative excellence, making it a trusted partner for organizations worldwide.
About NLU, Jodhpur: National Law University, Jodhpur is a premier national law university in India, established with the vision to achieve the pinnacle of perfection in legal education. With its motto “Knowledge is Empowerment,” NLUJ is dedicated to advancing and disseminating legal knowledge and research to serve the cause of national development, multicultural understanding, and justice. The University has a strong focus on preparing lawyers for complex, modern legal challenges, with specialized instruction in core areas including Cyber Laws.
About NLU, Jodhpur: National Law University, Jodhpur is a premier national law university in India, established with the vision to achieve the pinnacle of perfection in legal education. With its motto “Knowledge is Empowerment,” NLUJ is dedicated to advancing and disseminating legal knowledge and research to serve the cause of national development, multicultural understanding, and justice. The University has a strong focus on preparing lawyers for complex, modern legal challenges, with specialized instruction in core areas including Cyber Laws.
