Intro
Karnataka is not just a state. It is a global brand. When the world looks at Bengaluru, it will see the future of innovation. We have the best and most secure digital system, said Home Minister G Parameshwar.
BENGALURU
Karnataka has the most secure digital system in the world, said Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar. He was speaking while inaugurating the 3rd annual Cyber Crime Investigation Summit ‘CIDECODE’ organized by the CID and Cyber Crime Investigation Training and Research Centre at a private hotel in the city.
The Karnataka government has taken stringent measures to curb cyber crimes by setting up specialized cyber crime units with the necessary skills, training and technology to investigate cyber attacks and collect digital evidence. A total of 43 CEN police stations have been set up in all districts and major cities of Karnataka. He said that our government is committed to providing cyber security to our citizens.
He said that our government has created a conducive environment for the ecosystem of cyber security startups, with diverse companies specializing in various sectors such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, cloud computing, cyber security compliance and risk management.
It is a collaborative and good effort to continuously collaborate and undertake initiatives with the private sector and international organizations to provide greater digital security to citizens. Such interactions of experience and expertise will be helpful in addressing the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape. He opined that darkweb activities, cryptocurrency tracking, financial fraud prevention, strengthening digital forensic laboratories are more relevant and timely.
The establishment of CCITR in the state has greatly contributed to strengthening cyber crime investigation, enhancing research capacity and equipping our police officers with advanced technical skills. He said that the research publications and capacity building initiatives emerging from this center are making a meaningful contribution to the cyber policing system.
He said that the Cyber Crime Investigation Training and Research Centre has trained more than 62,000 people, including state police officers and personnel and members of various state and central agencies.
Cyber crime is not limited to any geographical area. It is a borderless, technology-based and constantly evolving crime. From financial frauds and crypto currency, to dark web-based drug networks and data breaches, the scale of threats is increasing rapidly. He said that these challenges need to be addressed not only with technical capabilities but also organizationally by strengthening laws.