A multi-phased, comprehensive cyber security exercise, ‘Cyber Suraksha’, organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, began on Monday.
According to the defence ministry, this is a proactive step aiming to boost cyber resilience at the national level, and encompasses the conduct of targeted training sessions, evaluation and an engaging capsule for leadership.
Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and stakeholders from defence domains are taking part in the programme.
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The exercise is designed to simulate real-world cyber threats, reinforce secure practices, and test the analytical and defensive cyber skills of participants in a high-paced, gamified environment, the ministry said.
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) conclave for leadership has also been dovetailed in ‘Cyber Suraksha’, thereby integrating the technical aspects with leadership roles. The CISOs conclave includes talks by eminent speakers and will culminate in an immersive Table-Top Exercise.
“Combining structured learning with dynamic hands-on challenge environments will empower participants to act decisively in the face of cyber threats. Defence Cyber Agency plans to conduct such exercises on a regular basis to maintain a state of readiness and cultivate a security-first culture across all levels,” the defence ministry said.
