Pramesh S Jain
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ndia’s first-ever Cyber Crimes Conclave 2024 got off to a great start at the JN Tata Auditorium,Indian Institute of Science,in Bengaluru.
The day saw a galaxy of global speakers,government dignitaries,industry leaders and academia take part in fruitful discussions and throw light on pressing cyber issues like biometrics among others.
Narendra Nath Gangavarapu (Joint Secretary,National Security Council Secretariat,Government of India),who delivered the keynote address touched upon the government initiative Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.
He said,“You can dial 1930 and register your complaints.In the last 2 years,there has been a sea of change in the way it works.
The good thing they have done is to integrate all the banks which has helped in recovery of payments.”
Experts from different domains explained important concepts that affect us in simple and effective terms, thereby educating the audience on the need to be more alert.
On the initiative taken up by NewsFirst Kannada and NewsFirst Prime in organising such an event,Nikhil Prabhakar,Security Engineering Lead,Dezerv,said,“It is a great initiative.We had been waiting for this.It gives folks from the industry to share their thoughts.I had a look at the phenomenal speakers.The topics chosen are also great.”
On day 2,Dr G Parameshwara, Home Minister of Karnataka will grace the occasion.
Also,Dr Alok Mohan,Director General and Inspector General of Police,Karnataka,would take part and give his insights on the topic “Cyber Crime and Karnataka Police”.
The day would also see discussions on other pertinent issues like Cyber security and National Security, Ransomware Protection and most importantly,Deep Fakes,Social Media & Fake news,in which Sapthami Gowda is also taking part.
Apart from her,Prakash Belawadi,actor & director, Prasad Bidapa,fashion stylist and choreographer from the world of movies,representatives from the police department and other cyber security experts are also slated to take part.
