An institute for training network and information-security talent has been established at Xidian University in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, to bolster national security.

Chen Zhiya, Party secretary of Xidian University, said the institute, established on Dec 31, would focus on network and information security, which are key components of national security.

"The institute has two State-level professionals in information security and network engineering, and information-security disciplines for training doctoral and master's degree students," Chen said.