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Digital India's Next Frontier: How Cybersecurity Protects Our Digital Future

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs hosted an important session on digital governance and cybersecurity. National expert Vinay Thakur highlighted India's impressive Digital Public Infrastructure achievements. He emphasized the critical need for robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect our digital ecosystem. The session engaged faculty and students in discussions about future digital challenges and solutions.

Key Points: IICA Session on Digital Governance Cybersecurity with Vinay Thakur

  • Vinay Thakur emphasized India's advanced Digital Public Infrastructure as world-leading
  • Session covered critical cybersecurity frameworks and emerging threats
  • Focus on post-quantum cryptography to secure future digital ecosystems
  • Digital India movement bridges urban-rural gaps for inclusive growth
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IICA hosts session on Digital Governance and Cybersecurity

IICA hosts expert session on digital transformation, cybersecurity threats, and India's Digital Public Infrastructure with national expert Vinay Thakur.

"Digital India is not just a programme but a transformational movement - Vinay Thakur"

New Delhi, November 16

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) organised a session with the Special Director General, BISAG-N, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, and former Managing Director, NICSI, Vinay Thakur, a national expert in digital governance and cybersecurity, on Sunday.

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) organised a session with the Special Director General, BISAG-N, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, and former Managing Director, NICSI, Vinay Thakur, a national expert in digital governance and cybersecurity, on Sunday.

According to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Thakur delivered a talk on Digital Transformation, Solution Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cybersecurity, and the emerging field of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

The session opened with a warm welcome by the Director General & CEO of IICA, Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, who emphasised the importance of future-ready digital skills and secure technologies in shaping India's socio-economic progress.

In his address, Thakur placed special focus on the scale, strength, and evolution of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), considered one of the most advanced in the world.

He highlighted how initiatives such as Aadhaar, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), DigiLocker, BharatNet, Co-WIN, UMANG, MeghRaj Cloud and GIS-based platforms of BISAG-N have collectively transformed governance, public service delivery and citizen empowerment. He emphasised that these achievements are a direct reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary Digital India movement, which aims to build a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

During the session, Thakur emphasised how the Prime Minister's leadership has enabled technology to become a tool for social inclusion, transparency and economic acceleration.

He elaborated that Digital India is not just a programme but a transformational movement, enabling universal access to services, bridging urban-rural gaps and strengthening India's position as a global digital powerhouse.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs said that Thakur also stressed the critical need for cybersecurity frameworks to secure the nation's growing digital ecosystem. He highlighted the rising cyber threats, the importance of the DPDP Act, AI-enabled cyberattacks, the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and the significance of indigenous solutions for digital sovereignty.

The programme witnessed participation from faculty members and students, who engaged deeply with the speaker. The interactive Q&A session allowed participants to explore various aspects of digital governance, data protection, cloud security and emerging technologies.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude for Thakur's insights and acknowledging the importance of such interactions for shaping the perspectives of future leaders.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the focus on cybersecurity, I wish there was more discussion about implementation challenges in rural areas. The digital divide is still significant and needs urgent attention.
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Arjun K
Post-quantum cryptography is the future! Glad to see Indian institutions discussing cutting-edge topics. Our digital infrastructure needs to stay ahead of global threats. Jai Hind! 💪
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Sarah B
As someone working in IT security, I'm impressed by the comprehensive coverage of topics. The DPDP Act and indigenous solutions for digital sovereignty are particularly important for our national security.
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Vikram M
Digital India has indeed been transformative! From paying bills to accessing documents, everything is at our fingertips now. Sessions like these help create awareness about the technology behind these services.
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Michael C
The emphasis on AI-enabled cyberattacks is timely. With India's rapid digital adoption, we need robust security frameworks. Hope such knowledge reaches smaller cities and towns too.

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