Cyber Security Is a Shared Responsibility: Mugdha Sinha
ITDC organised a Capacity Building Programme on Cyber Security to strengthen awareness of cyber threats, safe digital practices and organisational cyber resilience.
By SOH Edit Team
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) organised a Capacity Building Programme on Cyber Security in New Delhi. The initiative focused on strengthening cyber security awareness, enhancing employees’ digital capabilities and fostering a culture of cyber resilience across the organisation.
Aligned with the objectives of the Government of India’s Cyber Surakshit Bharat programme, the workshop underlined the growing importance of secure digital practices as technology becomes increasingly embedded in governance, organisational operations and public service delivery.
Using real-world case studies and practical scenarios, the workshop addressed key aspects of cyber security, including compliance, responsible digital behaviour and safe online practices. Participants were also introduced to tools and best practices designed to help safeguard systems and information against evolving cyber risks.
Cyber Security, A Shared Responsibility
Smt. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Managing Director, ITDC, highlighted the role of cyber security in India’s expanding digital ecosystem. “The Hon’ble Prime Minister has envisioned a digitally empowered India where cyber security forms an essential pillar of our national security. As digital technologies become increasingly integral to governance and public service delivery, cyber security must become an integral part of our professional culture,” she said.
Emphasising collective accountability, she added, “Cyber security is a shared responsibility, requiring awareness, vigilance and collective commitment from every individual. Through initiatives like these, ITDC is committed to building a cyber-aware and digitally resilient workforce that contributes to this national vision.”
Prof. Amit Dubey, National Cyber Security Expert and Cyber-Crime Investigator, stressed that technology alone cannot protect organisations from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. “In today’s interconnected digital ecosystem, security is a shared responsibility. Technology alone cannot secure organisations; every individual plays a vital role in strengthening cyber resilience through informed and responsible digital behaviour,” he said.
He added that building a culture of awareness, vigilance and accountability is among the most important elements of institutional security. Capacity-building programmes, he noted, can empower employees to become the first line of defence against cyber threats while strengthening an organisation’s overall security posture.
The programme encouraged ITDC employees to adopt a proactive approach to cyber security by practising good cyber hygiene, improving awareness of digital risks and following secure communication practices.
Through such capacity-building initiatives, ITDC aims to strengthen institutional preparedness and create a workforce that is better equipped to identify, prevent and respond to emerging cyber risks, while contributing to a safer and more resilient digital ecosystem.
Smt. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Managing Director, ITDC.
