Empowering Against Cyber Threats: 41st CISO Deep-Dive Training Under ‘Cyber Surakshit Bharat’ Initiative

Gandhinagar: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) ‘Cyber Surakshit Bharat’ initiative continues to make strides in fortifying India’s digital landscape. The initiative, aimed at raising awareness about cybercrime and enhancing the capabilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials across government departments, is now conducting its 41st CISO Deep-Dive training programme.

Organized by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under its Capacity Building scheme, the training program spans from January 16 to 20, 2024. Participants from Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, New Delhi, Odisha, and West Bengal have gathered at the National Law University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The inaugural ceremony on January 16 witnessed the presence of senior officers from NeGD, MeitY, and NISG.

The primary objective of the CISO Deep-Dive training program is threefold: to raise awareness, build capacities, and empower government departments to create a cyber-resilient ecosystem. The program aims to sensitize and orient participants on cyber safety and security, advancing the Digital India program for the integrated delivery of various government services. It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, empowering government departments to uphold cyber hygiene, safety, and security.

Since its inception in June 2018, the ‘Cyber Surakshit Bharat’ initiative, through NeGD, has conducted 41 batches of CISO Deep-Dive training programs. Over 1,548 CISOs and frontline IT officials have benefited from these programs until December 2023. The consistent efforts underline the commitment to building a robust cybersecurity infrastructure and fostering a cyber-aware ecosystem.