Focus on strengthening cyber hygiene, digital resilience, and collaborative defence strategies
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) marked the observance of ‘National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – October 2025’ under the national theme “साइबर जागृत भारत”, reaffirming its commitment to promoting cybersecurity awareness and resilience across its operations.
A special event was organised at Metro Bhawan on 15th October 2025, inaugurated by Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, in the presence of all Directors and senior officials.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General, CERT-In, highlighted the growing importance of cyber hygiene, monitoring digital footprints, conducting regular audits, and implementing Defence-in-Depth strategies aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
Following the inaugural session, DMRC hosted the 2nd Annual Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Roundtable, chaired by Suvashis Choudhary, IPS (Retd.), CISO, DMRC. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from cybersecurity professionals representing PGCIL, BEL, DFCCIL, CERT-In, SEBI, CERSAI, RITES, NIC, Tata Power, UPMRCL, and TÜV SÜD.
Roundtable discussions centred on key topics such as cybersecurity audits, IT-OT convergence, patch management, supply chain risks, Security Operations Center (SOC) efficiency, adoption of cybersecurity standards, and the importance of indigenous R&D in cybersecurity.
Event underscored DMRC’s proactive approach to building cyber resilience through awareness, collaboration, and implementation of advanced security measures, aligning with India’s vision of a digitally secure and self-reliant nation.
