CP Cyberabad Stephen Ravindra addressed a distinguished gathering of industry leaders, subject matter experts, and heads of cybersecurity and IT associations today as part of Hyderabad Cyber Summit at HICC bringing together various associations together such as ISACA, ACFE, OWASP, IAPP, ISC2, DSCI, – announcing the launch of the first-ever Law Enforcement CISO Council, designed specifically to combat the increasing challenges of cyber security and cybercrime in the state.
The Commissioner stressed on the rapid evolution of criminal activity in the digital age, particularly the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by cybercriminals to disrupt industries, governments, and the lives of ordinary citizens.
He emphasized that in the age of AI, cybersecurity needs to transition from a defensive to a proactive battle, anticipating and preventing attacks, not merely reacting to them.
The Commissioner heralded the launch of the CISO Council as a "revolution in our strategy to counter cyber threats" and an absolute necessity in an era of increasingly sophisticated cybercrime. Comprising the brightest minds in cybersecurity, the Council is designed to serve as a "steadfast bulwark against the relentless surge of cyber threats."
The CISO Council will feature various functional units, including a Regional CERT and Incident Response Force, Audit unit, SOC, Threat Intelligence, and Attack Surface Management units.
The Commissioner underscored that this council's successful operationalization relies on active participation and contribution of industry representatives and cyber experts.
In the spirit of this collaborative effort, an open call has been issued to subject matter experts from the industry. Interested parties are encouraged to contribute by reaching out to the Council at cisocouncil.tspcc@gmail.com.
The Commissioner concluded his speech with a rallying call for unity in the fight against cybercrime and an assurance that the Law Enforcement CISO Council stands committed to tirelessly combating cyber threats, ensuring the security and safety of the digital environment in the present and future.
