Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah inaugurates Cyber Security Operations Centre in Assam Rifles Headquarters at Shillong

 

• Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Bharat is taking a quantum leap towards digitalisation
• Prevention of cyber crimes is a priority of the Narendra Modi Government
• The Cyber Security Operations Centre will strengthen the cyber security by carrying out real-time monitoring of the network, mitigation of external threats & prevention of cyber violations in the Assam Rifles Wide Area Network (ARWAN)

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah inaugurated Cyber Security Operations Centre in Assam Rifles Headquarters at Laitkor in Shillong, today.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Bharat is taking a quantum leap towards digitalisation. He said that the Modi government is committed to creating a cyber-success society by making the internet secure for every citizen. He stated that prevention of cyber crimes is a priority of the Modi government. 

Union Home Minister praised the efforts of the Assam Rifles in modernising its operations. He said that the Cyber Security Operations Centre will strengthen the Cyber Security posture of the Force by carrying out real-time monitoring of the network, mitigation of external threats & prevention of Cyber violations in the Assam Rifles Wide Area Network (ARWAN). The Cyber Security Operations Centre has been equipped with a state-of-the-art Network & data monitoring devices to provide 24 x 7 services. Shri Shah appreciated the concerted efforts of Assam Rifles in ensuring seamless & secure digital services within the force.

The Centre is the first of its kind among all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The increased cyber attacks in present times have made it imperative to safeguard our networks from nefarious intruders, hacking and other cyber incursions. The present infrastructure enables the integration and management of diverse aspects affiliated with operations.

Courtesy:- PIB,  Posted On: 18 JAN 2024 7:32PM by PIB Delhi