In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, global risk, security, and intelligence firm IIRIS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Law University Jodhpur (NLUJ) to establish the IIRIS Chair of Infosec and Forensic Society.
The Chair aims to create a dedicated centre of excellence that promotes research, innovation, and structured industry-academia collaboration in the domains of information security (Infosec) and forensic science.
Key Highlights
1. First Chair of Its Kind in India
- Focused specifically on the law–technology–investigation interface.
- Designed to institutionalise long-term collaboration between legal academia and investigative industry.
2. Joint Certificate Programme Announced
The MoU introduces a Joint Certificate Programme on Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence.
Guiding Theme:
“Bridging Legal Theory & Investigative Practice in the Digital Age”
Programme Objectives:
- Equip participants with professional skills in cyber-forensics.
- Strengthen competencies in digital evidence handling.
- Train students in investigation-linked legal compliance.
- Build expertise in diligence and risk assessment.
- Prepare future-ready legal professionals for technology-driven litigation.
Institutional Strengths
National Law University, Jodhpur
- Expertise in legal theory and jurisprudence.
- Strong academic foundation in justice systems.
- Focused engagement with Law and Technology studies.
- Research-led approach to contemporary legal challenges.
IIRIS
- Over a decade of operational investigative experience.
- Presence across more than ten countries.
- Real-world exposure to cyber investigations and forensic diligence.
- Advanced expertise in information security and risk intelligence.
Together, the collaboration creates a sustained interface between:
- Theory and practice
- Legal academia and investigative industry
- Intellectual foundations and operational execution
Why This Initiative Matters
Legal practice is rapidly evolving due to:
- Growth of cybercrime
- Increased reliance on digital evidence
- Technology-driven corporate investigations
- Data protection and cybersecurity regulations
- Complex cross-border investigations
Traditional legal training alone is no longer sufficient. Law students must be equipped with interdisciplinary skills that combine:
- Legal reasoning
- Technological literacy
- Investigative understanding
- Ethical compliance frameworks
Focus on Skill Development
The MoU recognises that:
- Present-day legal skills may not suffice in future litigation.
- Budding lawyers must be trained in cyber-led forensic investigations.
- Research in digital forensics must complement courtroom practice.
- Ethical and legally sound investigations require strong theoretical grounding.
NLUJ’s alignment with this initiative reflects its broader focus on strengthening the Law and Technology interface.
Foundational Philosophy
The collaboration is built on the conviction that:
- Legal theory is not merely academic.
- Jurisprudential foundations ensure investigations remain just and ethical.
- Investigative practices must align with constitutional and legal safeguards.
- Law provides the intellectual framework that governs digital-age investigations.
Strategic Significance
- Establishes India’s first dedicated Infosec and Forensic Chair in a law university.
- Strengthens India’s cyber investigation ecosystem.
- Encourages industry-academia synergy.
- Enhances employability and professional readiness of law graduates.
- Supports ethical and legally compliant investigative practices.
- Contributes to capacity-building in digital justice systems.