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First Batch Of Cyber Commandos Set To Protect You From Cybercrimes

First Batch Of Cyber Commandos Set To Protect You From Cybercrimes

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Last Updated:April 07, 2025, 19:24 IST Trained By IIT Kanpur and MHA’s I4C, the commandos from state and police forces will now return to their home states, where they are expected to lead cyber investigation teams, guide technical units, and train local personnel The 36 officers completed a six-month residential programme at IIT Kanpur’s Noida Outreach Centre. Trained under a pioneering programme by IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub and the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), the country’s first batch of cyber commandos is ready to take on digital criminals. These elite officers, drawn from various state and central police forces, have undergone intense training in cyber forensics, ethical hacking, and threat intelligence. Their mission: To dismantle cybercrime networks and protect citizens in an increasingly digital nation. Selected from state and central police forces, the 36 officers completed a six-month residential programme at IIT Kanpur’s Noida Outreach Centre. Their training covered advanced cyber defence, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and emerging technologies like blockchain, IoT security, and hardware vulnerabilities. THE CHALLENGES India is experiencing a …

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Digital Arrest

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Digital Arrest

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What is Digital Arrest? What are the recent initiatives of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)? Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: UPSC has repeatedly asked questions on cyber security in General Studies Paper III. In the Prelims, terms related to cyber attacks were asked in 2018. Therefore, knowing about these terms is essential for your UPSC preparation.) Why in the news? Last week, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 17 people accused of digital arrest. The gang had “digitally arrested” a senior citizen for 10 days, kept watch on him via video calls, and got him to deposit Rs 79.34 lakh as “refundable” processing fees to sort out an “RBI issue”. Key Takeaways: 1. While the digital age has brought unparalleled convenience and connectivity, it has also seen a parallel and alarming rise in cybercrime. This surge is attributed to the increasing penetration of the Internet and digital services across the globe, making more individuals …

RRU to train 30 cops as ‘cyber commandos’

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THE RASHTRIYA Raksha University (RRU) will train 30 police officers, including four women, to be ‘cyber commandos’ at a six-month long training programme that was inaugurated at the university campus in Gandhinagar’s Lavad on Tuesday. In collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, Ministry of Home Affairs, the initiative was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 10, an official release of the varsity said. Director General of Police Vikas Sahay, chief guest at the event, emphasised upon the historical importance of establishing such a specialised unit within law enforcement, drawing parallels with previous successful anti-crime units like the greyhounds that combated Naxalism. The six-month residential programme includes practical instruction in ethical hacking, digital forensics, threat intelligence, incident response strategies, and other advanced cybersecurity measures. The curriculum covers critical topics such as IT fundamentals, cloud computing, cyber laws, and IoT security. Click here to join The Indian Express on WhatsApp and get latest news and updates Source link

Centre to train 5,000 cyber commandos over next five years to deal with cybercrimes in India – India TV

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Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIA Cybercrime has no boundaries. Taking a massive step to ensure cyber security in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced several new initiatives, including training 5,000 ‘cyber commandos’, setting up a web-based data registry as well as a portal to share cyber crime information. he also suggested a national registry of suspects to prevent future crimes. He stated that cybercrimes see “no boundaries” and that national security is impossible without cyber security.  5,000 cyber commandos to be trained  While addressing the gathering at the first foundation day of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the home minister said the government is planning to train 5,000 cyber commandos over the next five years to deal with cybercrimes in India. Saying that the cybercrime has no boundaries, he it is imperative that all stakeholders come together to deal with the menace.  Amit Shah launches four platforms under I4C  Amit Shah also inaugurated four platforms under I4C to fight cybercrimes. The home minister also inaugurated a ‘suspect registry’, where details of criminals …

5,000 cyber commandos will be ready in 5 ys to fight cyber threats: Amit Shah | Latest News India

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Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday said as many as 5,000 cyber commandos, a core group of highly trained police officers who instantly respond to and prevent cyber-attacks in the country, will be ready in the next five years. Amit Shah also dedicated a Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC) to the country. (PTI photo) Speaking at the first foundation day of the I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre), Shah said, “We will have 5,000 cyber commandos in five years. These commandos will respond to cyber threats swiftly”. Terming cyber security as part of the national security, Shah said “country’s growth is not possible without ensuring cyber security.” The home minister also inaugurated a ‘suspect registry’, where details of criminals involved in cyber and online financial frauds will be stored at one place and can be accessed by the states, union territories, central investigation and intelligence agencies. The registry has been created based on National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), in collaboration with banks and financial intermediaries for strengthening fraud risk management capabilities of financial …