Telangana Cyber Security Bureau and Society for Cyberabad Security Council Announce SHIELD 2025

A Conclave to Combat Cybercrime

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) have announced SHIELD 2025, a two-day conclave aimed at addressing pressing issues of cybercrime. The event is scheduled to take place on February 18-19 and will bring together key stakeholders from law enforcement, industry, academia, NGOs, and government agencies to foster collaboration in fighting cybercrime.

Background

The announcement comes against the backdrop of 2024 cybercrime statistics, which show India reporting losses of ₹22,812 crore. Telangana alone witnessed 1,20,869 cybercrime victims last year, with the TGCSB successfully recovering ₹183 crore for 17,912 victims.

Key Highlights

• SHIELD 2025 will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops covering crucial topics such as AI, blockchain, digital forensics, ransomware, and cryptocurrency.
• Special attention will be given to emerging challenges such as deep fakes and misinformation on social media.
• Leading cybersecurity companies will showcase their latest innovations through exhibitions.
• The event aims to create actionable strategies for cybercrime prevention and establish a robust framework for addressing future cybersecurity challenges.

Importance of Collaboration

Cyberabad police commissioner Avinash Mohanty highlighted the importance of collaboration between technology, governance, and society in combating sophisticated cybercrime. The conclave will also include closed-room sessions for law enforcement agencies and interactive workshops focused on building cyber resilience.

Event Details

• Date: February 18-19
• Location: Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC)
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• Registration: [Insert registration link]

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