Government of Karnataka, in Collaboration with CySecK conducts State Workshop on Cybersecurity for Digital Governance

Bengaluru, In a significant step towards fortifying the state's digital defences, a high-level Cybersecurity Workshop on "Strengthening Cyber Security Frameworks for State Data" was inaugurated today at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. The workshop was organised by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (e-Governance), Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the Centre for e-Governance (CeG) and CySecK, the Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity, Karnataka.

The event brought together over 70 senior government officials and cybersecurity leaders from more than 20 departments, corporations, and state agencies, underscoring a shared, whole-of-government commitment to securing Karnataka's rapidly expanding digital governance ecosystem.

CySecK at the Centre of the Conversation

Anchoring the workshop was CySecK, Karnataka's dedicated Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity, which has steadily positioned itself as a driving force behind the state's cyber-readiness agenda. The proceedings commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Ranjeet Mishra, Centre Head, CySecK, who set the tone for a day of focused, solutions-oriented dialogue on protecting critical state infrastructure and citizen data.

The inaugural session was marked by the ceremonial lamp lighting, led by Shri Pankaj Kumar Pandey, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (e-Governance), and Dr. Avinash Menon Rajendran, IAS, Managing Director, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), along with senior dignitaries representing various Government of Karnataka departments.

A Collaborative Platform for a Cyber-Resilient State

Designed as a collaborative platform, the workshop was structured to bring policymakers, department leaders, and cybersecurity experts into the same room, enabling knowledge sharing, cross-departmental collaboration, and actionable discussions on securing the state's critical digital infrastructure and citizen services.

By convening stakeholders from across the government spectrum, CySecK and its partners aimed to move beyond isolated departmental efforts towards a unified, coordinated cybersecurity posture. The emphasis throughout was on practical outcomes: strengthening resilience, safeguarding sensitive data, and building the institutional capacity needed to respond to an evolving threat landscape.

Building a Future-Ready Karnataka

With participation from more than 20 departments, the workshop marks another important milestone in Karnataka's journey towards becoming a cyber-resilient, secure, and future-ready state. The initiative reflects CySecK's continued leadership in fostering collaboration and driving forward a culture of security-first governance.

As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, efforts like this reaffirm the Government of Karnataka's resolve, with CySecK at the helm, to protect the digital backbone of the state and the citizens it serves.