The National Cyber Security Exercise 2023 ‘Bharat NCX 2023’ is being conducted as a hybrid exercise over a period of twelve days from 09 to 20 October 2023.  The ongoing Bharat NCX 2023 is the 2nd Edition of the National Cyber Security Exercise (NSCS).

It aims 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.

The program is being conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat, Govt. of India in strategic partnership with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU).

The participants will be trained on various key cyber security areas such as Intrusion Detection Techniques, Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP), Vulnerability Handling & Penetration Testing, Network Protocols & Data Flows, Digital Forensics, etc.

Bharat NCX India 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.

Bharat NCX 2023 will showcase an exclusive exhibition spotlighting the innovation and resilience of Indian Cyber Security startups and Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). This exhibition will shine a spotlight on the cutting-edge solutions and technologies developed by these dynamic entities, underscoring their pivotal role in fortifying India's cybersecurity ecosystem.

Key Takeaways

• The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) is conducting its second Edition of the National Cyber Security Exercise 2023 'Bharat NCX 2023'.

• The exercise is meant to train senior management and technical personnel on contemporary cyber threats and handling cyber incidents and response,