Concluding on a high note, the Bharat National Cyber Exercise (NCX) 2024 has raised the bar for India's cybersecurity preparedness. Guided by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), this flagship initiative united policymakers, defense personnel, industry experts, academics, and 600+ cybersecurity practitioners to foster innovation and resilience in the digital landscape. 

Achievements and Notable Highlights 

• Introduction of Essential Cybersecurity Programs

  National Cybersecurity Reference Framework: Introduced by the Director General of NCIIPC, this framework is designed to serve as a strategic blueprint for bolstering cybersecurity measures across industries.

  Bharat National Cyber Range 1.0:  Created by Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), this homegrown cyber range offers simulation-driven training, testing, and research, strengthening India’s cybersecurity capabilities. 

• Bharat CISOs Conclave 

  Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across sectors convened on this platform to exchange insights and develop actionable plans for addressing dynamic cyber threats and strengthening resilience.

• Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition

  This exhibition highlighted groundbreaking innovations from Indian startups, demonstrating the country’s dynamic cybersecurity ecosystem and its dedication to advancing technological self-reliance.

Bharat NCX 2024 INSIGHTS 

• Lt. Gen. Johnson P. Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defense Staff, praised the event as a significant milestone in strengthening India’s digital security.

• Prof. Kalpesh Wandra, Pro Vice-Chancellor of RRU, underscored academia's influence on the cybersecurity field, highlighting RRU’s impactful innovations such as the Bharat National Cyber Range.

• Lt. Gen. M.U. Nair, National Cyber Security Coordinator, presented an in-depth overview of the event’s outcomes, highlighting the critical need for continuous innovation and capacity building in the cybersecurity sector.

• Major General Manjeet Singh, Joint Secretary (Cyber) at the NSCS, delivered an in-depth summary of key takeaways from the event, identifying critical areas for enhancing national cybersecurity.

A Pivotal Shift in the Cybersecurity Landscape

• Bharat NCX 2024 has marked a groundbreaking moment in India's cybersecurity evolution, with achievements such as training over 600 participants, introducing innovative platforms for collaboration, and unveiling vital frameworks and infrastructure.

Zettawise Consulting's Recognition at Bharat NCX 2024

• Zettawise Consulting proudly stands among the nation’s finest! The National Security Council Secretariat and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, have featured Zettawise Consulting in their brochure as a leading startup driving advancements in national security.

• Zettawise Consulting are honored to be recognized as OT and Industrial Control Systems Security Specialists in Bharat NCX 2024.

Bharat NCX 2024 has set the stage for enhanced collaboration and stronger measures to safeguard India’s critical information infrastructure in an increasingly digital landscape.