President Murmu Emphasizes Collaborative Approach to Counter Cyber Threats

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the growing threat of cyber attacks to national security. She urged civil services and armed forces to collaborate in creating a secure national system. Addressing a gathering at National Defence College, she emphasized the importance of technology, innovation, and multi-agency cooperation in combating these challenges.

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday underscored the escalating threat posed by cyber attacks to national security, advocating for collaboration between civil services and armed forces to establish a robust defense system.

Speaking at the Rashtrapati Bhavan to faculty and members of the 64th National Defence College course, Murmu expanded the scope of national security to include economic, environmental, energy, and cyber security issues, calling for comprehensive research and a holistic approach to address these multifaceted concerns.

Murmu emphasized the necessity for high-end technological measures, improved digital infrastructure, and specialized human resources to protect valuable data within governance systems. She highlighted the need for multi-agency cooperation and a break from working in silos to effectively counter future cyber threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)