India’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem Grows into $20 Billion Industry: CERT-In Chief

• India’s cybersecurity ecosystem has expanded into a $20 billion industry, reflecting rapid digital growth and innovation.
• The sector is driven by over 400 startups and 6.5 lakh professionals, contributing to cyber defense, research, and technological innovation.
• Indian innovators are building advanced solutions in:
  • Threat detection
  • Cyber forensics
  • AI-based monitoring systems
• These developments reinforce India’s commitment to building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.

• CERT-In has integrated AI-driven analytics and automation to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber incidents in real time, enhancing national-level cyber resilience.

• The session was organized jointly by:
  • CERT-In, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
  • Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
• Focus areas of discussion included:
  • Crisis management in cyber incidents
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Information sharing
  • Coordinated response mechanisms

• Demonstrates India’s emergence as a global cybersecurity innovation hub.
• Strengthens cooperation between India and EU countries in digital security and technology governance.
• Promotes capacity building in advanced cyber defense and threat management systems.

STATIC INFORMATION

• CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team):
  • Established: 2004
  • Nodal Agency: Under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
  • Mandate: Enhance cybersecurity readiness, respond to incidents, and issue advisories on emerging threats.
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Functions:
    • Issue alerts and advisories on cyber threats.
    • Coordinate national-level cyber incident responses.
    • Facilitate international collaboration on cybersecurity.
    • Conduct training and awareness programs.