The Defence Cyber Agency, operating under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, has launched a cyber security exercise titled ‘Cyber Suraksha’. The exercise began on June 16 and will continue until June 27.
‘Cyber Suraksha’ is a multi-phased initiative aimed at enhancing cyber resilience at the national level. It brings together more than 100 participants from various national-level agencies and defence stakeholders. The exercise is designed to simulate real-world cyber threats and test the participants’ ability to respond to them in a dynamic, gamified environment. By combining structured training with hands-on challenges, it seeks to reinforce secure practices and sharpen the analytical and defensive skills of the participants.
A key feature of the exercise is the inclusion of a Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) conclave, which has been integrated to bridge the gap between technical execution and leadership roles. The conclave features discussions led by eminent speakers in the cyber security domain and will conclude with an immersive Table-Top Exercise, aimed at enhancing the strategic readiness of senior leadership.
‘Cyber Suraksha’ reflects a proactive approach by the Defence Cyber Agency to ensure continued cyber vigilance and foster a security-first culture across all levels of the national defence infrastructure. The agency also plans to make such exercises a regular feature to sustain a high level of preparedness and promote collaborative defence in the evolving cyber landscape.