**Summary:**
On July 14, 2025, the National eGovernance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, Government of Sikkim, conducted a State Capacity Building Workshop for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Deputy CISOs in Gangtok, Sikkim. The one-day workshop, a capacity-building project under the Digital India initiative, aimed to strengthen the understanding of cybersecurity responsibilities and response strategies among departmental CISOs and Deputy CISOs. Shri Tenzing T. Kaleon, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, emphasized the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and the importance of CISOs in protecting digital infrastructure. Experts from Cert-In facilitated sessions designed to build awareness, enhance institutional capabilities, and encourage proactive measures for maintaining cyber hygiene and ensuring information security. The workshop aligns with the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative and the Digital India mission, promoting secure digital service delivery to citizens.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The Indian government ministry responsible for electronics and information technology policy.
National eGovernance Division: An organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, responsible for supporting e-governance initiatives.
Chief Information Security Officer: A senior-level executive responsible for an organization's information and data security.
Digital India: A Government of India initiative to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
Sikkim: A state in India where the State Capacity Building Workshop was held.
Department of Information Technology, Government of Sikkim: The department of the Government of Sikkim responsible for information technology.
Shri Tenzing T. Kaleon: Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of Sikkim.
Cyber Surakshit Bharat: An initiative promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices in India.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
NeGD organises State Capacity Building Workshop
for Chief Information Security Officers & Dy. CISO for
the State of Sikkim
A Capacity Building Project under Digital India
Posted On: 17 JUL 2025 11:31AM by PIB Gangtok
A State Capacity Building Workshop was conducted for the Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and
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Deputy CISOs of various departments under the Government of Sikkim in Gangtok, Sikkim, on 14 July,
2025. This one-day awareness workshop was organised by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD),
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Department of
Information Technology, Government of Sikkim.
At the inaugural session, Shri Tenzing T. Kaleon, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, shared
his insights on the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and highlighted the critical role of CISOs in
safeguarding departmental digital infrastructure. He reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to
building a secure digital ecosystem.
The workshop has been facilitated by the experts from Cert-In. The sessions were curated to strengthen the
understanding of cybersecurity responsibilities and response strategies for departmental CISOs & Dy. CISOs.
The workshop aims to build awareness, enhance institutional capabilities, and encourage departments to adopt
proactive measures for maintaining cyber hygiene and ensuring information security. It also aligns with the
broader goals of the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative and the Digital India mission, promoting the integrated
delivery of services to citizens through secure digital platforms.
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