UncategorizedJanuary 26, 2026

In Making India Cybersafe: How the Indian Government Is Strengthening Cybersecurity

In a world where almost everything — banking, communications, education, and business — happens online, securing our digital ecosystem is no longer optional. The Indian government has taken multiple forward-looking cybersecurity initiatives to protect citizens, organizations, and critical systems from cyber threats. These efforts combine policy, technology, awareness, and law enforcement to build a safer cyberspace for all.

Let’s break it down simply.

CERT-In — India’s Cybersecurity Watchdog

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is the national agency that responds to cyber incidents, issues alerts, and coordinates action across sectors. (CERT-In)

What CERT-In Does:

  • Responds to cyber attacks reported by organizations.
  • Issues advisories and alerts on new vulnerabilities and risks. (Press Information Bureau)
  • Supports incident response and remediation guidance.
  • Conducts security audits across industries to ensure baseline protections.
In 2025, CERT-In rolled out a Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy, directing audits across critical sectors like banking, transportation, and energy to strengthen resilience.

National Cyber Security Policy & Coordination

India’s National Cyber Security Policy provides the strategic framework for cybersecurity governance.

This policy focuses on:

  • Securing government and private IT systems.
  • Boosting coordination between agencies.
  • Encouraging public-private partnerships.
  • Promoting research and capacity building in cyber defence.
It empowers agencies like CERT-In and the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) to defend systems vital to national interests — such as power grids, telecom, and finance.

Cyber Surakshit Bharat — Spreading Awareness

Cyber Surakshit Bharat is an initiative aimed at raising cybersecurity awareness and skills among government IT officials and critical roles like CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers).

The programme includes:

  • Workshops and training on cyber risk management.
  • Tools and best practices for securing digital infrastructure.
  • Collaboration between government and industry experts.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure IT teams across government understand and can respond to modern threats.

Cyber Swachhta Kendra — Fighting Malware

The Cyber Swachhta Kendra (Botnet Cleaning & Malware Analysis Centre) helps users and organizations clean up malware infections and harmful bots on their systems.

It’s a great example of citizen-centric cybersecurity, providing:

    • Tools to detect and remove malware.
    • Alerts on emerging threats.
    • Information to educate users about safer computing habits.

National Cybercrime Reporting Portal

India has launched the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), allowing citizens to report cybercrimes easily online including financial fraud, identity theft, and online harassment.

Key features:

  • Make cybercrime complaints online without visiting a police station.
  • Toll-free helpline (1930) for support.
  • Cases are routed to the appropriate law enforcement agency automatically.
This is a big step toward empowering citizens and enhancing law enforcement response to digital crimes.

Awareness Campaigns & Education

Beyond enforcement, the government runs awareness campaigns, workshops, and cybersecurity education drives to teach people:

  • How to spot phishing and scams.
  • Ways to secure personal devices.
  • Best practices for password management and data protection.

Budget & Strategic Funding

Recognizing the importance of cyber safety, the Union Budget 2025 allocated significant funds (₹782 crore) toward cybersecurity measures — including fraud prevention systems and faster reporting mechanisms.)

This financial backing shows how cybersecurity has become a national priority as digital adoption grows.

Key Takeaways

India’s digital ecosystem is growing rapidly — from online banking and e-commerce to government services and remote work. As this growth accelerates, so do cyber threats. These initiatives aim to make cyberspace:
  • Safer
  • More resilient
  • Easier to navigate.
  • Responsive to emerging threats
By strengthening awareness, enforcing accountability, and supporting citizens and organizations alike, India is working to build a cyber-secure future for everyone.


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