Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise 2023

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Context

• The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has launched the 2nd Edition of the National Cyber Security Exercise 'Bharat NCX 2023.'

Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise 2023

About

• Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (NCX) is a flagship event that serves as a unifying platform representing a diverse spectrum of government agencies, public organizations, and the private sector.
• All are resolutely committed to the safeguarding of critical information infrastructure through training sessions, live fire and strategic exercises.

Second Edition: Location

• The landmark Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (NCX) 2023, event was held at the prestigious SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi.

Aim of the Exercise

• The aim of the Exercise is to train senior management and technical personnel of government, critical sector organizations, and public and private agencies on contemporary cyber threats and handling cyber incidents and response.

Event

• The participants will be trained in various key cyber security areas such as intrusion detection techniques, malware information sharing platforms, vulnerability handling and penetration testing, network protocols and data flows, and digital forensics.

Significance

• ‘Bharat NCX’ will help strategic leaders to better understand cyber threats, assess readiness, and develop skills for cyber crisis management and cooperation.
• This will also help develop and test cybersecurity skills, teamwork, planning, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making.

PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements: 1.Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (NCX) is a flagship event that serves as a unifying platform representing a diverse spectrum of government agencies, public organizations, and the private sector. 2.The aim of the Exercise is to train senior management and technical personnel of government, critical sector organizations, and public and private agencies on contemporary cyber threats and handling cyber incidents and response. How many of the above statements are incorrect? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) All D) None Answer: D) None