Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024)

21.11.2024

Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024)

Why in the news?                        

          The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) was inaugurated at a high-profile ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in New Delhi recently.

About Bharat NCX 2024:

• It is a landmark initiative to fortify India’s cybersecurity resilience.
• It is being conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) Government of India in strategic partnership with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU).
• This flagship event serves as a unifying platform for over 300 participants, representing a diverse spectrum of government agencies, public organizations, and the private sector, all resolutely committed to the safeguarding of critical information infrastructure through training sessions, Live Fire, and Strategic exercises.

Key Features Of the Bharat NCX 2024:

• The exercise includes immersive training on cyber defense and incident response, live-fire simulations of cyberattacks on IT and OT systems, and collaborative platforms for government and industry stakeholders.
• A Strategic Decision-Making Exercisewill bring together senior management from across sectors to simulate decision-making in a national-level cyber crisis, enhancing their ability to respond to high-pressure situations with strategic acumen.
• The CISO’s Conclavewill feature Chief Information Security Officers from the government, public, and private sectors sharing insights, participating in panel discussions, and exploring the latest trends and government initiatives in cybersecurity.
• On the sidelines, the Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition Will showcase innovative solutions from Indian startups, emphasizing their role in enhancing the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
• The exercise also highlights leadership engagement and capacity building, fostering a unified approach to emerging cyber challenges.

                                                                  Source: The Times of India

Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024), recently seen in the news:

Statement-I:It includes immersive training on cyber defense and incident response and collaborative platforms for government and industry stakeholders.

Statement-II:It is being conducted by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer C