Meghalaya: Amit Shah inaugurates state-of-the-art Cyber ​​Security Operations Center at Assam Rifles headquarters in Shillong

MEGHALAYA: In a major step to strengthen India's cyber security capabilities, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated the Cyber ​​Security Operations Center at the Assam Rifles headquarters in Latkor, Shillong. Lt Gen P C Nair, Director General, Assam Rifles, was present at the function when the state-of-the-art facility was unveiled to the public.

Addressing the gathering, Amit Shah underlined India’s commitment to digitization under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stressed the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe online environment for every citizen, and underlined the government’s top priority in tackling cybercrime.

The newly opened Cyber ​​Security Operations Center is set to enhance the cyber security capabilities of the Assam Rifles. It is designed to perform real-time analysis of the network, promptly address external threats and prevent cyber breaches in the Assam Rifles Wide Area Network (ARWAN).

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and state-of-the-art data visualization equipment, round-the-clock services will be provided, enabling the facility to be organized, marked as a first in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), to easily integrate and manage components of computer programs.

Acknowledging the growing presence of cyber threats in the modern era, Amit Shah stressed the importance of protecting networks from malicious intrusions, hacking and other cyber attacks Cyber The Security Operations Center is well positioned to effectively counter this threat.

While Amit Shah commended the Assam Rifles for their concerted efforts to ensure seamless and secure digital services in the forces, appreciated the dedication and hard work of the joint forces.

The Institute is expected to play a key role in strengthening the overall cybersecurity posture of the country. As cyber threats continue to evolve, there is a need to establish such specialized centers to protect national interests and sensitive information The open Cybersecurity Operations Center is an important part of India’s ongoing journey to build a robust and resilient cybersecurity infrastructure.

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