36th CISO Deep-Dive Training Programme

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is currently conducting its 36^th edition of the CISO Deep-Dive training programme from May 8 to 12, 2023. The training programme, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aimed to build the capacities of CISOs and frontline IT officials in combating cyber-attacks.

Participants

The five-day training programme had 24 participants, including CISOs, technical wings of police and security forces, CTOs, and members of technical/PMU teams from Central Line Ministries and States/UTs.

Aim of the Programme

The purpose of the CISO Deep-Dive training programme is to provide CISOs with a comprehensive understanding of cyber-attacks, the latest safeguarding technologies, and how to communicate the benefits of a strong e-infrastructure to organizations and the public. Additionally, the training seeks to give a comprehensive view of legal provisions and help build concrete crisis management plans for cyber-attacks.

Coverage of Topics

During the training programme, various topics related to cybersecurity were covered, including Governance Risk and Compliance, the Landscape of Cyber Security Products in India, Security for Endpoints and Digital Workplaces, Network Security, Security for Applications and Data, Incident Response and CCMP, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Cyber Security Testing and Audit, Cyber Security related Provisions of IT Act and ISMS Standards such as ISO 27001, as well as Security Logging and Operation and Monitoring of Security Operation Centers.

CISO Training

The CISO training programme was launched in 2018 under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. NeGD has organized 36 sessions of CISO deep-dive training programs for more than 1,419 CISOs and IT officials since that time.

Agencies and Companies Included in the Training Programme

The Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative of MeitY has made this training programme available for designated CISOs from Central and State/UT Governments, subordinate agencies/PSUs, technical wings of police and security forces, CTOs, and members of technical/PMU teams, including public sector banks and insurance companies. The programme is intended to strengthen the capacities of CISOs and frontline IT officials across all government departments to combat cyber-attacks.

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs