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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made a strong case for cyber security as essential to national safety during his address at Cocon 2025. He highlighted how digital governance requires robust protection against cyber attacks and crimes. The conference showcased Kerala's pioneering initiatives like Cyberdome and drone forensic labs that have gained international recognition. Vijayan expressed confidence that these efforts position Kerala as a global leader in cyber security innovation.

Key Points: Kerala CM Vijayan Links Cyber Security to National Safety

  • CM Vijayan connects cyber security directly to national security and economic stability
  • Conference features training in Windows kernel exploitation and multi-cloud security
  • Kerala's Cyberdome and Drone Forensic Lab gain global recognition
  • New RC Engineering Village showcases drone and signal interception technologies
  • Event brings together experts from over twenty countries worldwide
  • Focus on child protection and public awareness to prevent cyber crimes
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Kerala CM Vijayan underlines cyber security as key to national safety

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan emphasizes cyber security's role in national security at Cocon 2025, highlighting state's global leadership in digital protection initiatives.

"As governance becomes increasingly digital, governments must be equipped to tackle cyber attacks and cyber crimes. - Pinarayi Vijayan"

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 11

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted the state’s growing role as a national and global hub for cyber security during his address on Saturday at a conference on cyber security awareness, policy and innovation, an official said on Saturday.

The event brought together experts, law enforcement officials, researchers, and industry innovators from over twenty countries.

Speaking at Cocon 2025, a premier conference on cyber security awareness, policy, and innovation, CM Vijayan underscored the link between cyber security and national security, emphasizing its importance for economic stability, citizen safety, and state sovereignty.

“As governance becomes increasingly digital, governments must be equipped to tackle cyber attacks and cyber crimes. Cyber security is a concern not only for the public or industry, but also for law enforcement and governments,” he said.

The Chief Minister noted that this year’s conference builds on Kerala’s pioneering efforts in cyber capacity building and child protection technologies, positioning the state at the forefront of discussions on artificial intelligence, digital forensics, and public-sector cyber resilience.

Training sessions at the event provide hands-on experience in areas including Windows kernel exploitation, multi-cloud security, offensive OSINT, telecom and automotive cyber security, and red-team operations, aimed at strengthening investigative and technical capabilities of India’s cyber workforce.

Cocon 2025 also introduced the RC Engineering Village, an innovation zone dedicated to radio-frequency, drone, and telemetry applications, with demonstrations on unmanned aerial systems, signal interception, and counter-drone technologies.

The initiative engages students from engineering institutions, fostering practical skills relevant to national security.

Vijayan praised Kerala Police for its innovative cyber projects such as Cyberdome, Drone Forensic Lab, the Countering Child Sexual Exploitation Cell, CCTNS, and Pol-App, noting that these have gained global recognition.

He stressed the need for public awareness, particularly among children and youth, to prevent cyber crimes.

Highlighting the conference's role as a platform for collaboration, he said it brings together government organisations, law enforcement agencies, academia, research institutions, and industry leaders to devise strategies for safer cyber environments.

“We aim to conceive new and innovative countermeasures against cyber threats and ensure better, foolproof security for our digital resources,” he said. CM Vijayan expressed confidence that Cocon 2025 will strengthen Kerala’s position as a leader in cyber security and benefit participants from India and abroad, fostering collaboration toward a safer digital world.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the focus on cyber security, I hope this isn't just another talk show. We need concrete implementation and budget allocation. Many government websites still have security vulnerabilities that need immediate attention.
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Arjun K
Cyberdome project by Kerala Police is truly impressive! 🚀 It's good to see Indian states taking cyber threats seriously. The focus on child protection technologies is especially important in today's digital age.
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Sarah B
As a cybersecurity professional from Delhi, I'm impressed by Kerala's approach. The inclusion of international experts and focus on practical skills through engineering villages is exactly what India needs to build a strong cyber defense ecosystem.
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Meera T
Public awareness is key! 🙌 So many parents and elderly people fall victim to cyber crimes because they lack basic digital literacy. Hope the government conducts cyber safety workshops in schools and colleges across the state.
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Vikram M
Good to see focus on drone and RF technologies. With increasing drone threats from across borders, we need strong counter-drone capabilities. Kerala setting up Drone Forensic Lab is a step in right direction for national security.

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