Bharat NCX 2024 Inaugurated to Strengthen India's Cyber Defense.

National

In November 2024, the Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) was inaugurated to enhance India's cybersecurity resilience. The initiative was launched at a ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in New Delhi (Delhi).


      - The 12-day exercise, running from November 18 to November 29, 2024, focuses on preparing India's cybersecurity professionals and leadership to tackle evolving cyber threats. The exercise emphasizes advanced cyber defense techniques, incident response capabilities, and strategic decision-making.

      - The Bharat Chief Information Security Officer (CISO's) Conclave and Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition were also inaugurated alongside Bharat NCX 2024.

     

Main Point :-   (i) The exercise includes immersive training on cyber defense and incident response, live-fire simulations of cyberattacks on Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems, and collaborative platforms for government and industry stakeholders.

      (ii) A Strategic Decision-Making Exercise will bring together senior management from various sectors to simulate decision-making in a national-level cyber crisis, enhancing their ability to respond to high-pressure situations with strategic acumen.

(iii) The Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition showcases innovative solutions from Indian startups, emphasizing their role in strengthening the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.

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