The workshop brought together experts from Government organizations, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), Industry and Academia to discuss emerging cyber threats, evolving attack methods, and best practices for securing critical infrastructure and defence manufacturing operations.
The event was inaugurated by Smt. K. Madhubala, Director (Finance), MIDHANI, and graced by the Chief Guest, Shri Harshvardhan, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), Hyderabad, who delivered the keynote address. Shri P. Babu, Director (Production & Marketing) and Smt. Spurthi Reddy, IRS, CVO, MIDHANI, were also present on the occasion.
Shri Harshvardhan, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), Hyderabad, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape and the importance of preparedness and coordinated efforts to address Cyber Security challenges.
The technical sessions covered a broad range of topics relevant to the defence manufacturing ecosystem. Smt. K. Indraveni Chebolu, Associate Director, C-DAC Hyderabad, delivered a session on Cyber Security and Cyber Hygiene. Col. Bharat Bhushan Sharma, CCSO, Cyber Security Group–DDP, Ministry of Defence, spoke on Cyber Threats to Defence Manufacturing. Shri Devesh Kumar Singh, DGM (IS), Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru, shared insights on Cyber Security Best Practices in Defence Manufacturing: BEL’s Cyber Defence Architecture and Journey.
The afternoon sessions featured Shri Ananth Rao Chukka, Scientist F, Cyber Information Research Agency, Ministry of Defence, who spoke on Cyber Security in New Age Warfare, followed by Shri Nitin Jhunjhunwala, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, who addressed Cyber Security Threats and Resilience. The sessions provided participants with perspectives on emerging threats, organizational preparedness, defence-sector challenges, and approaches to strengthening Cyber Security and resilience.
A session on Cyber Security Best Practices – MIDHANI Cyber Security Posture by Smt. Manali Hingrajiya, Cyber Security Officer & Sr Manager (IT), MIDHANI highlighted the MIDHANI’s approach to Cyber Security and its ongoing efforts to strengthen security practices and resilience. The programme concluded with a panel discussion involving the expert speakers, enabling interaction and exchange of perspectives on Cyber Security challenges and best practices.
As part of the programme, MIDHANI also appreciated proactive Cyber Security reporting through the Recognition of Cyber Sentinels, appreciating employees who contribute to strengthening the organization’s security culture by reporting potential Cyber Security concerns.
Through this initiative, MIDHANI reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Cyber Security awareness, encouraging proactive reporting, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the defence manufacturing ecosystem. The workshop served as a platform for knowledge sharing and reinforced the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding critical information, infrastructure, and operations against evolving cyber threats.