National Security Council Secretariat
Bharat CISO’s Conclave and Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition Inaugurated Under Bharat NCX 2024
Posted On: 27 NOV 2024 7:29PM by PIB Delhi
The Bharat CISO’s Conclave and Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition, key components of the Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise (Bharat NCX) 2024, were successfully inaugurated today. Organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), these landmark events highlighted India’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity resilience, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration across sectors.
The CISO’s Conclave was aimed at the exchange of knowledge, strategic dialogue and exploration of cutting edge solutions to fortify the nation’s cyber security ecosystem. The CISO’s Conclave underscores the critical importance of unified leadership and cross-sector collaboration in safeguarding India’s digital infrastructure and advancing robust, forward-looking cybersecurity framework for the nation.
In his inaugural address, Lt Gen M.U. Nair, PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd.), National Cyber Security Coordinator, emphasized the need for proactive measures and multi-sector collaboration to combat evolving cyber threats. Shri T.V. Ravichandran, Deputy National Security Advisor (Technology & Intelligence), in his keynote address highlighted the importance of leveraging emerging technologies to safeguard national security and tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
The CISO’s Conclave also marked the release of National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (NCRF) and the launch of National Cyber Range 1.0 (NCR-1.0)
In addition, the Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition showcased innovative solutions from India’s leading startups, focusing on areas like threat intelligence, operational technology (OT) security, and advanced analytics, highlighting the nation’s entrepreneurial potential in cybersecurity.
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