Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024)

The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) was recently inaugurated at a ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).

---

Key Highlights 

• It is a 12-day exercise that boosts India’s ability to defend against cyber threats.
• It aims to strengthen cyber security across various domains and enhance cyber security systems to make them more resilient and effective. 
• One key part of the exercise is a Strategic Decision-Making Exercise, which simulates how to make decisions during a national-level cyber crisis, helping participants respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Bharat NCX 2024 includes training on cyber defence and incident response, live simulations of cyberattacks on IT and operational systems, and collaborative platforms for government and industry leaders to work together.