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In Focus

s we converge on the next phase of the During the event, Secretary, MeitY
digital economy, we are also witnessing an stressed upon the importance of a cyber-
Aincrease in cyber security threats that put resilient ecosystem for making the nation
major organisations, critical infrastructure, and well prepared for the next generation of the
vital data at risk. These increasing disruptions digital economy. He urged all CISOs and ACISOs
with hybrid working models are creating fissures to prepare security plans for their respective
that allow security threats to escape. It is not organisations within the next 30 days, looking at
only security, but general data consumption the gravity of the situation.
that is marking a cardinal shift in preference and Shri Rajesh Gera, DG, NIC, spoke on the challenges.
usage of digital products and services. prevailing cyber threats and tools to manage Dr. Seema Khanna, DDG & HoG NIC-
Sensing the need of the hour, the Ministry of the same. He especially highlighted the need to CERT, explained the ever-evolving roles and
Electronics & Information Technology and NIC re-envision and manage threats emanating in responsibilities of CISOs and ACISOs in this
organised a one-day workshop, CiSO Connect this ever-evolving digital world. Following that, digital era. She outlined areas of focus for CISOs
2022, to create awareness around best cyber Dr. Sanjay Bahl, DG, CERT-In, promulgated the that include Information Security Management,
security practices in digital realms for frontline Cyber Crisis Management Plan for countering Development & Operations, Application Security
IT officials from various g o v ernment cyber attacks during the event. He explained and Incident Response & Security Operations.
organisations at the India Habit at the important activities of CERT-In and shared a
Centre, New Delhi. broader perspective on Indian cyberspace and its Shri R. S. Mani, DDG & GC
NIC-CERT, NIC gave a brief
The workshop was presentation on Secure
inaugurated by Shri Government Network and
Alkesh Kumar Sharma, emphasised the need for audit
Secretary, MeitY in the and compliance for digital
august presence of Dr. solutions.
Rajendra Kumar, Additional
Secretary, MeitY, Shri Rajesh Later, the Cyber Security
Gera, Director General, NIC, Group led by Shri C. J. Antony, DDG
and Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director & CISO, NIC, provided insights into
General, CERT-In and saw technical aspects of changing
participation from Chief cybersecurity paradigms.
Information Security Officers The workshop saw positive
(CISOs), Deputy CISOs, and feedback from all its participants
other IT officials from various and is set to make a comeback in the
ministries and departments. upcoming year.

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