Lockheed Martin and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) announced the launch of a new cyber security education program for small and mid-size businesses to help them minimize risk from online threats. DSCI promotes data protection among the Indian industry and is partnering with Lockheed Martin to heighten the cyber security awareness of businesses and their workforce. The endeavour will promote responsible online behaviour will provide guidance on designing secure IT systems and securely managing their online presence. The program will spread discreetly across the country through a cyber awareness portal.
Dr. Ajay Kumar, Additional Secretary, Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DeitY) said “With nearly 50 million units with over 110 million employments, and contributing over one-third of the manufacturing output in the country, SMB sector has wide reach in large number of verticals. A program for this sector can have huge impact on a significant part of business community in the country and a step towards realizing the vision of Digital India.”
The initiative includes development of an interactive Cyber Security Awareness Web Portal with resources for businesses to safely and securely manage their digital presence. The partnership also includes stakeholder engagement activities. Under the program, DSCI will also forge alliances with relevant stakeholders including industry bodies, development centres, and technical education boards for reaching out to the target segments and ensuring impactful delivery of the program.
Phil Shaw, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin India, stated, “Phil Shaw, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin India, added, “Research indicates that only 23% of organizations are capable of responding effectively to a cyber incident yet the impact of a cyberattack could be wide-ranging and costly. With the increasingly interconnected nature of our critical infrastructure and data, organizations must approach cyber security more proactively than ever before in order to safeguard assets and data.”