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The Defence Cyber Agency on Monday (June 16, 2025) launched ‘Cyber Suraksha’, a comprehensive cybersecurity exercise organised under the aegis of the Integrated Defence Staff headquarters.
The multi-phased exercise, which is to conclude on June 27, 2025, will involve targeted training sessions, evaluation, and an engaging capsule for leadership. Over 100 participants from national agencies and stakeholders from defence domains are taking part in the event, according to the Defence Ministry.
“The exercise 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. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) conclave for leadership has also been dovetailed in ‘Cyber Suraksha’, thereby integrating the technical aspects with leadership roles,” it said.
'Cyber Suraksha 2025', a comprehensive cyber security exercise by Defence Cyber Agency under @HQ_IDS_India, began on June 16. With over 100 participants from defence and national-level agencies, the multi-phase event features real-world threat simulations, targeted training, and…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) June 16, 2025The CISOs conclave includes talks by eminent speakers and will culminate in an immersive Table-Top Exercise.
“Combining structured learning with dynamic hands-on challenge environments will empower participants to act decisively in the face of cyber threats. Defence Cyber Agency plans to conduct such exercises on a regular basis to maintain a state of readiness and cultivate a security-first culture across all levels,” the Ministry said.
Published - June 16, 2025 07:46 pm IST
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