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5,000 Cyber Commandos in 5 Years, Announces HM Amit Shah on I4C Foundation Day – Know More
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that 5,000 cyber commandos will be fully trained and deployed over the next five years to combat growing cyber threats in India. Speaking at the I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre) foundation day, Shah emphasized the need for a secure cyberspace as critical to national security, saying that the country’s progress is inseparable from ensuring robust cybersecurity. The commandos will be equipped to swiftly address and prevent cyberattacks across the nation, strengthening India’s digital defenses.
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on the first foundation day of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), unveiled the government’s plan to train and deploy 5,000 cyber commandos over the next five years to counter the growing cyber threats facing the nation. This specialized team will consist of highly trained police officers tasked with responding swiftly to cyberattacks and cybercrimes across the country.
In his speech, Amit Shah underscored that cybersecurity is not just a technological issue but a key component of national security. “The growth of the country is not possible without ensuring cybersecurity,” he remarked, reflecting the government’s broader strategy of integrating cybersecurity within its national defense framework.
The 5,000 cyber commandos, once fully operational, will form a crucial part of India’s digital defense infrastructure. Their mission will be to provide rapid response and prevention of cyberattacks, ensuring minimal damage and disruptions to critical digital infrastructure.
To further bolster India’s cybersecurity efforts, Shah also launched the “Suspect Registry,” a nationwide database designed to store and share details of individuals involved in cyber and financial crimes. This registry, developed in collaboration with banks and financial intermediaries, will be a central repository for states, union territories, and law enforcement agencies to access and track suspects involved in such crimes, thereby enhancing fraud risk management.
In addition to the cyber commando force, the home minister inaugurated the Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC). The CFMC will focus on bringing together key stakeholders such as banks, IT intermediaries, telecom providers, and law enforcement to collectively tackle online financial crimes through a collaborative approach.
Shah emphasized the importance of breaking down data silos that hinder the fight against cybercriminals. He called for coordinated efforts from all states, union territories, and agencies to combat the borderless nature of cybercrime. This holistic approach will involve the creation of more shared platforms like “Samanvaya,” a cybercrime investigation facilitation system that acts as a one-stop portal for data analytics, crime mapping, and collaboration among law enforcement agencies (LEAs).
The initiatives launched at I4C will significantly enhance India’s capabilities to fight cybercrime, especially as the nation advances further into the digital age.
With the Indian government’s focus on cybersecurity, the establishment of the 5,000-strong cyber commando force and the various platforms for collaboration are a clear signal of the administration’s commitment to addressing the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats.
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