Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024)

About Bharat NCX 2024:

• It is a landmark initiative to fortify India’s cybersecurity resilience.
• It is being conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) Govt. of India in strategic partnership with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU).
• This flagship event serves as a unifying platform for over 300 participants, representing a diverse spectrum of government agencies, public organizations, and the private sector, all resolutely committed to the safeguarding of critical information infrastructure through training sessions, Live Fire, and Strategic exercises.
• Key Features:
  • The exercise includes immersive training on cyber defense and incident response, live-fire simulations of cyberattacks on IT and OT systems, and collaborative platforms for government and industry stakeholders.
  • A Strategic Decision-Making Exercise will bring together senior management from across sectors to simulate decision-making in a national-level cyber crisis, enhancing their ability to respond to high-pressure situations with strategic acumen.
  • The CISO’s Conclave will feature Chief Information Security Officers from the government, public, and private sectors sharing insights, participating in panel discussions, and exploring the latest trends and government initiatives in cybersecurity.
  • On the sidelines, the Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition will showcase innovative solutions from Indian startups, emphasizing their role in enhancing the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
  • The exercise also highlights leadership engagement and capacity building, fostering a unified approach to emerging cyber challenges.

Q1: What is the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)?

The National Security Coordination Secretariat (NSCS) is a unit under the Prime Minister's Office responsible for national security planning and coordination.The NSCS is a premier government body that traditionally advises the Prime Minister and his staff on issues and policies related to defence, internal security and foreign policy. The PM as the head of the NSCS whose day to day operations and policy making are overseen and managed by the National Security Advisor (NSA) and his deputies drawn from various services like the Indian Foreign Service, the Indian Police Service, the armed forces etc. 

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