Cyber Suraksha Latest News
Recently, the Defence Cyber Agency ‘Cyber Suraksha’, a comprehensive cybersecurity exercise organised under the aegis of the Integrated Defence Staff headquarters.
About Cyber Suraksha
- It is a multi-phased proactive step towards bolstering cyber resilience at national level.
- It encompasses the conduct of targeted training sessions, evaluation and an engaging capsule for leadership.
- It 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.
- Combining structured learning with dynamic hands-on challenge environments will empower participants to act decisively in the face of cyber threats.
- It was organized by the Defence Cyber Agency and it plans to conduct such exercises on a regular basis to maintain a state of readiness and cultivate a security-first culture across all levels.
What is the Defence Cyber Agency?
- It is a tri-service command of the Indian Armed Forces and tasked with handling cyber security threats.
- It was formally created in 2019, and its establishment marked a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity posture.
- It was fully operational with respective Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERT) set up by each military branch.
- The DCyA draws personnel from all three branches of the Armed Forces.
- The head of the DCyA is an officer of two-star rank, and reports to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) through the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS).
- Headquarter: New Delhi
Source: PIB
Last updated on January, 2026
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