Prevention of cyber crimes is a priority of the Modi government: Amit Shah

SHILLONG: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that prevention of cyber crimes is a priority of the Modi government and that Bharat is taking a quantum leap towards digitalization. He said this while inaugurating a Cyber Security Operations Centre in Assam Rifles Headquarters at Laitkor in Shillong today.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharat is taking a quantum leap towards digitalization. He said that the Modi government is committed to creating a cyber-success society by making the internet secure for every citizen. He stated that the prevention of cyber crimes is a priority of the Modi government.

The Union Home Minister praised the efforts of the Assam Rifles in modernizing its operations. He said that the Cyber Security Operations Centre will strengthen the cyber security posture of the Force by carrying out real-time monitoring of the network, mitigation of external threats, and prevention of cyber violations in the Assam Rifles Wide Area Network (ARWAN). The Cyber Security Operations Centre has been equipped with a state-of-the-art network and data monitoring devices to provide 24x7 services. Shah appreciated the concerted efforts of Assam Rifles in ensuring seamless and secure digital services within the force.

The Centre is the first of its kind among all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The increased cyber attacks in present times have necessitated the safeguarding of our networks from nefarious intruders, hacking, and other cyber incursions. The present infrastructure enables the integration and management of diverse aspects associated with operations. (PIB)

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