**Summary:**
The Defence Cyber Agency, under the Ministry of Defence, commenced "Cyber Suraksha," a national-level cyber security exercise, on June 16, 2025, concluding on June 27, 2025. This multi-phased exercise aims to enhance national cyber resilience through targeted training, evaluation, and leadership engagement. Over 100 participants from national agencies and defence stakeholders are participating in the simulation of real-world cyber threats to reinforce secure practices and test cyber skills. A Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) conclave is integrated into the exercise, combining technical aspects with leadership roles through talks and a Table-Top Exercise. The Defence Cyber Agency intends to conduct similar exercises regularly to maintain readiness and foster a security-first culture.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry, likely responsible for defense matters.
Defence Cyber Agency: A part of the Ministry of Defence, responsible for cyber security.
16 JUN 2025: Date the post was made
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the information.
Cyber Suraksha: A comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise organised by Defence Cyber Agency
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff: The parent organization of the Defence Cyber Agency.
June 16, 2025: The start date of the Cyber Suraksha exercise.
June 27, 2025: The end date of the Cyber Suraksha exercise.
Chief Information Security Officers: CISOs conclave for leadership
CISOs: Chief Information Security Officers
TableTop Exercise: An immersive exercise as part of the CISOs conclave.
SRSavvy: Likely a software or service used for release/distribution.
2136618: Release ID number
Ministry of Defence
Defence Cyber Agency begins exercise to bolster
cyber resilience at national level
Posted On: 16 JUN 2025 2:40PM by PIB Delhi
‘Cyber Suraksha’, a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the
aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, commenced on June 16, 2025. This multi-phased exercise,
which concludes on June 27, 2025, is a proactive step towards bolstering cyber resilience at national level,
and encompasses the conduct of targeted training sessions, evaluation and an engaging capsule for leadership.
Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and stakeholders from defence domains are taking part in
the event.
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. The 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.
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SR/Savvy
(Release ID: 2136618)