Defence Cyber Agency Rolls Out ‘Cyber Suraksha’ Drill to Boost Military Cyber Readiness.

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On 16 June 2025, India’s Defence Cyber Agency (DCA)—under the aegis of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS)—launched “Cyber Suraksha”, a 12-day multi-phase exercise aimed at strengthening national cyber resilience and protecting critical defence infrastructure.


      - “Cyber Suraksha” is a comprehensive cybersecurity drill running from 16 to 27 June 2025, designed to simulate real-world cyber threats and test defensive strategies. The 12-day exercise includes training, evaluations, and gamified testing to enhance response preparedness.

      - The exercise is organized by the Defence Cyber Agency, a tri-service unit formed in 2019, and operates under the coordination of the Integrated Defence Staff at the Ministry of Defence.

      - Over 100 participants—including Defence personnel and cyber experts—are taking part. The multi-phase format integrates technical training modules and threat simulations to test both individual and organisational cyber readiness.

Main Point :-   (i) A key feature is the Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Conclave, uniting technical and leadership roles. It includes expert talks and culminates in immersive Table-Top Exercises to bridge strategy and on-ground response.

      (ii) The exercise reinforces secure practices, sharpens analytical and defensive skills, and builds a security-first culture. It tests critical infrastructure safeguards across military and civilian defence spheres.

(iii) The DCA intends to institutionalize such exercises as regular events to maintain cyber-readiness, develop dynamic protocols, and foster jointness between military and civilian cyber entities.

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