India Participates in Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2024 to Prepare for Evolving Threats
New Delhi: Zettawise Consulting, a Calcutta-based OT security start-up, recently participated in the Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise (NCX) 2024, a 12-day exercise aimed at preparing India's cybersecurity professionals to tackle evolving threats. The event was attended by over 300 participants representing government agencies, public organizations, and the private sector.
The Indian government's National Security Council Secretariat, in partnership with Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, organized the NCX 2024 exercise. The event witnessed immersive training in cyber defense and incident response, as well as live cyber-attack simulations on IT and OT systems of critical infrastructure sectors.
Our team represented Zettawise Consulting at the Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition, which showcased cutting-edge innovations. We demonstrated a robust defense system through our cyber-range, a virtual environment for cybersecurity training, testing, and research that simulates real-world computer networks and cyberattacks.
During the event, we interacted with seasoned security officers of top organizations, including Vikas Chauhan, Yogesh Kumar, and myself. Our teammates, Samkalpa Mukherjee, Parul Sharma, and Amit Pandit, were based in Calcutta, working on the cyber-range. Many information security officers expressed interest in our work and listened to how we had rescued a hospital under attack from ransomware, a type of malware that blocks access to patient data.
In another instance, we successfully defended the network of a rural bank from cyber attacks. The experience was valuable, allowing us to gain hands-on exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges and strengthen our partnerships with government agencies and critical infrastructure operators.
The NCX 2024 exercise serves as a crucial step in building India's cybersecurity capabilities and addressing the growing threat landscape. As a contributor to this event, Zettawise Consulting is committed to providing innovative solutions for cyber security solutions and remains dedicated to safeguarding the country's critical infrastructure.