The bell has rung. Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 is officially live 🔔 At @BSEIndia, Mumbai, Shri Ashish Shelar, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra rang the bell with our partners on stage to launch CSAM 2026. In theatre, the bell is the cue that the curtain is about to rise. Today, it marks the start of a month-long, pan-India campaign to make cyber safety part of everyday digital life. This year's theme, #BeCyberStreetSmart, brings the timeless storytelling tradition of #Kathputli into the digital age. Just as scammers try to pull our strings through urgency, fear and familiarity, the campaign reminds everyone that the strings are ours to hold. Through screensavers, posters, infographics, videos, a booklet and a quiz, CSAM 2026 turns familiar digital situations into simple habits worth keeping. Explore the campaign and be part of the show: dsci.in/cyber-security-aware… @IndianCERT @Cyberdost @MahaCyber1 Government of Maharashtra (GoM) @GoI_MeitY @63Sats @AxisBank @CIDKarnataka (CCITR) @ChitkaraU @CryptoCred @HDFC_Bank @iiflcapital @LloydsBank @PayPal @pnbindia · Protectt.ai @QRC_Assurance @Quilr_Security @sq1_security @TeamTargetIndia @Target @ThalesDigiSec @Veeam @ZSAssociates #DSCI #CSAM2026 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #October2026

Day 2 at NQM PRAGATI Q-Foundry tackled the hardest part of PQC migration: finding out what crypto you're running. At the PQC Migration Workshop with DST & NCIIPC, Rahil Patel (CGO-QNu Labs) showcased QShield 2.0—demonstrating how to move from discover to assess to assure. With national certification labs (TEC, STQC, BIS) launching by Dec 2026, building a CBOM shouldn't delay action when indigenous tech is ready today. Great discussions with enterprise leaders, customers, and international delegates. Thank you DST, NQM, NCIIPC & DSCI for a landmark event! nqm-pragati.com #PRAGATIQFoundry #NationalQuantumMission #PQC #CBOM #QuantumSecurity #QNuLabs

#DSCIAwards2026 | How does security hold up the hierarchy of needs for a digital economy? From trust to transformation, it underpins every layer, and the organizations that make it possible deserve recognition. Nominations are open for the 16th edition of the DSCI Excellence Awards 2026. Nominate the ‘Masters of the Cyber Craft’ for the Best Security Practices in Digital Public Infrastructure/Digital Economy, while also exploring other award categories that recognize excellence across the ecosystem, as we gear up to celebrate cyber luminaries. With our process partner, PwC India, nominations are open to celebrate the cyber luminaries shaping the future of security. Explore the award categories for 2026 and find the one that best aligns with your achievements before submitting your entry. Nominations are open across the Corporate, Product, and Law Enforcement segments. 👉 Check eligibility criteria and other details at: dsci.in/content/dsci-excelle… #DSCI #DSCIExcellenceAwards2026 #CyberSecurity #DataProtection | @godvinayak @AtulKumar_19 | @nasscom | @PwC_IN

#PodcastAlert | In the latest episode of #SecurityChips podcast on 'How Defenders Can Get Ahead of Attackers?', Kumar Ritesh, Founder, Chairman & CEO, CYFIRMA, joins Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI, to discuss how predictive threat intelligence can help organizations move from reacting to threats to anticipating them. Listen to the full episode to explore proactive strategies for staying ahead of evolving adversaries. 👉 Tune in now on DSCI channels to listen to the full episode: dsci.in/dsci-podcast 👉 Watch the complete episode at: piped.video/playlist?list=PL… #DSCI #CyberSecurity #OTSecurity #AISecurity #DataProtection | @cyfirma | @godvinayak

#CyberAwareness is the strongest defence against cybercrime Delivering the keynote address at the #CSAM2026 launch at @BSEIndia , Mumbai, Mr Yashasvi Yadav (IPS), Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber, made a clear case: the best solution to cybercrime is cyber awareness. He urged everyone to become cyber literate, starting with strong password security and multi-factor authentication. MFA, he pointed out, makes accounts dramatically harder to attack. He also showcased an award-winning documentary on cyber awareness. It revealed the modus operandi behind investment frauds in an engaging, easy-to-follow way. And he closed with a reminder for every citizen: if a fraud reaches you, call 1930 or report at cybercrime.gov.in without delay. @MahaCyber1 | #BeCyberStreetSmart #CSAM2026 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #Report1930

We are honoured to have the gracious presence of Shri Ashish Shelar, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra (GoM) of Maharashtra, along with our industry partners, as we officially mark the launch of Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 at the Ring the Bell Ceremony. In his address, he highlighted the growing exposure to new forms of cybercrime as more citizens across cities, towns and villages come online, underscoring the importance of digital awareness and digital sanitisation. “Awareness is a firewall that can help protect people from future cybercrimes,” he said, emphasising that everyone, from pensioners and investors to schoolchildren, families and the growing community of esports players, needs to understand the precautions required to stay safe online. He highlighted DSCI’s multistakeholder Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign as an important collective effort to take simple and relatable cyber safety messages to citizens. Speaking about the “Be Cyber Street Smart” campaign and its Kathputli theme, he noted the importance of making cyber protection accessible and relatable, while reaffirming the Government of Maharashtra’s commitment to working with industry to strengthen collective cyber resilience. @ShelarAshish | @IndianCERT @Cyberdost @MahaCyber1 Government of Maharashtra (GoM) @GoI_MeitY | @63Sats @AxisBank @CIDKarnataka (CCITR) @ChitkaraU @CryptoCred @HDFC_Bank @iiflcapital @LloydsBank @PayPal @pnbindia Protectt.ai @QRC_Assurance @Quilr_Security @sq1_security @TeamTargetIndia @Target @ThalesDigiSec @Veeam @ZSAssociates | @godvinayak @sukritghosh #DSCI #CSAM2026 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #October2026

Taking the stage to unveil the show, Amit K Ghosh, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, DSCI, walked the audience through this year's theme, #BeCyberStreetSmart at @BSEIndia as part of the Ring the Bell for Security ceremony. He showed how the theme will bring essential cyber safety behaviours to the forefront this October through the timeless storytelling tradition of hashtag#Kathputli. This year, we bring the timeless storytelling tradition of Kathputli to the digital world. The campaign will explore cybersecurity best practices across key areas, including an introduction to the latest cybercrimes and digital frauds. The audience also took a tour of the campaign's many stages: Screensaver Manch, Poster Chaupal, Soch Samajh Chowk (Cyber Frauds Decoded), Kahani Rangmanch, Cyber Pathshala and Soch ka Interval. We invite individuals, partners, organisations and communities to join DSCI in carrying these simple cyber safety messages to wider audiences. 🔗 Explore the campaign: lnkd.in/ezCvD8qi #CSAM2026 #CyberSecuirtyAwarnessMonth

Up next at the CSAM 2026 launch at BSE, Mumbai, a #paneldiscussion on Securing Tomorrow - How AI is Reshaping Cybersecurity and Balancing Innovation and Safety. Moderated by Mr Rahul Mishra, Director, Chitkara University, the panel agreed that security should be an enabler of innovation, not a roadblock. Panellists called it one of an organisation's most important priorities and placed responsibility for it firmly at the top: security is a CEO's job. The message running through the discussion was simple: make cyber simple, so that safety keeps pace with innovation. Panel on stage: Visagan Subburayalu, VP Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, Target, Ranjan Revandkar, CISO, PI Industries, Abhishek Kulkarni, Senior Manager, IT Systems & Security Risk, Lloyds Technology Center, Ashutosh Tiwari, Vice President, Protectt.ai, Aditya Aggarwal, AVP, Sales, India & SAARC, Thales and Vamsi Krishna Maramganti, Founder & CEO, QRC Assurance #BeCyberStreetSmart #CSAM2026 #ResponsibleAI #CSAM2026 #CyberSecuirtyAwarnessMonth

Up next at the CSAM 2026 launch at BSE, Mumbai, a #paneldiscussion on Securing Tomorrow - How AI is Reshaping Cybersecurity and Balancing Innovation and Safety. Moderated by Mr Rahul Mishra, Director, Chitkara University, the panel agreed that security should be an enabler of innovation, not a roadblock. Panellists called it one of an organisation's most important priorities and placed responsibility for it firmly at the top: security is a CEO's job. The message running through the discussion was simple: make cyber simple, so that safety keeps pace with innovation. Panel on stage: Visagan Subburayalu, VP Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, Target, Ranjan Revandkar, CISO, PI Industries, Abhishek Kulkarni, Senior Manager, IT Systems & Security Risk, Lloyds Technology Center, Ashutosh Tiwari, Vice President, Protectt.ai, Aditya Aggarwal, AVP, Sales, India & SAARC, Thales and Vamsi Krishna Maramganti, Founder & CEO, QRC Assurance #BeCyberStreetSmart #CSAM2026 #ResponsibleAI #CSAM2026 #CyberSecuirtyAwarnessMonth

#CSAM2026 | Addressing the Ring the Bell Ceremony for Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026, Shri Brijesh Singh, IPS, Principal Secretary, Information and Public Relations, Government of Maharashtra (@MahaDGIPR), spoke about the evolving nature of social engineering attacks and the importance of staying alert as cyber scams become increasingly sophisticated. He emphasised that being “street smart” is crucial in today’s digital environment, urging individuals to verify suspicious requests through a secondary channel before taking action. He also highlighted how fraudsters are increasingly collaborating in real time to execute complex scams. From financial fraud to emerging forms of crypto laundering, he highlighted the changing landscape of cyber-enabled crime and stressed the importance of timely reporting. Citizens can report financial cyber fraud by calling the 1930 helpline. @godvinayak @sukritghosh | #BeCyberStreetSmart #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #CyberAwareness

Thank you, @QuilrAI , for joining us at the @BSEIndia , grand launch ceremony of Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 and for standing with DSCI in this year's awareness drive. Hear from Anuj Gupta, Managing Director Asia Pacific & Japan, Quilr, on why being cyber street smart matters. #BeCyberStreetSmart #CSAM2026 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #ThankYouPartner

Up next at the CSAM 2026 launch at BSE, Mumbai, a #paneldiscussion on Fortifying Financial Trust- Cybersecurity & Fraud Resilience in the AI & Privacy Era, moderated by Anuj Gupta, Co-Founder, Quilr, with an agents-first lens, the CSAM 2026 panel at BSE, Mumbai, made one thing clear: the core foundation of security has changed drastically. Drawing on real industry examples, panellists discussed how agent behaviour has evolved and why every AI agent now needs an identity of its own. Trust once rested with the user, but security now has to cover the inputs agents act on too. The conversation also marked a shift from malware scanning to recovery itself in the AI environment, and closed on responsible AI and resilience as the foundations of financial trust. On the panel: Vinay Tiwari, CISO, Axis Bank, Shanker Ramrakhiani, Group CISO & DPO, IIFL, SANDEEP BHAMBURE, MD, Veeam, Neehar Pathare MD, CEO & CIO, 63SATS and Satish Narayanan, CEO, SQ1 Security #CSAM2026 #CyberSecuirtyAwarnessMonth

Thank you, Protectt.ai, for joining us at the @BSEIndia , grand launch ceremony of Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 and for standing with DSCI in this year's awareness drive. Hear from Manish Mimani, Founder & CEO, Protectt.ai, on why being cyber street smart matters. #BeCyberStreetSmart #CSAM2026 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #ThankYouPartner

#CSAM2026 | Building resilience in an AI-driven financial ecosystem In her welcome address at the Ring the Bell Ceremony for Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026, Smt. Vaisshali Babu, MD & CEO, @ICCL_India, highlighted the growing impact of AI on the financial sector and the need to build resilience alongside innovation. She emphasised that as AI adoption accelerates, its use must be guided by control, accountability and responsible innovation. For the financial industry, resilience is increasingly central to maintaining trust and continuity in a rapidly evolving digital environment. She also highlighted BSE’s continued focus on strengthening its own resilience, reflecting the broader need for the financial ecosystem to prepare for emerging cyber and technology risks. @godvinayak @sukritghosh | #BeCyberStreetSmart #CSAM2026 #CyberSecurity #ResponsibleAI #AI

We are officially raising the curtain to mark this day #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth 2026 at BSEIndia, Mumbai. Setting the stage for #CSAM2026, Sukrit Ghosh, Director, DSCI, delivered the welcome address at the launch of Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 at BSE, Mumbai. In his welcome address, he reflected on how CSAM has grown in reach and impact across the length and breadth of the country over the years. He credited much of that growth to the partners, institutions and communities who have carried its message further each year. He thanked every partner standing with this year's campaign, encouraging everyone, from organisations to individuals, to be part of the awareness drive and help take simple, practical cyber safety lessons to more people this October. He invited supporting partners on stage for the ceremonial lamp lighting, marking an auspicious start to CSAM 2026 Cyber Security Awareness Month is a global initiative dedicated to safer online habits and a more secure digital world. In India, DSCI has proudly championed the campaign for the past seven years, bringing industry, government and communities together around one shared goal: a safer cyberspace for everyone. Today, we begin another chapter with #BeCyberStreetSmart, bringing the timeless storytelling tradition of Kathputli into the digital age. Watch us #LIVE here: piped.video/live/zpWNRO07vpo… @IndianCERT · @Cyberdost · @MahaCyber1 · Government of Maharashtra (GoM) · @GoI_MeitY | @63Sats · @AxisBank · @CIDKarnataka (CCITR) · @ChitkaraU · @CryptoCred · @HDFC_Bank · @iiflcapital · @LloydsBank · @PayPal · @pnbindia · Protectt.ai · @QRC_Assurance · @Quilr_Security · @sq1_security · @TeamTargetIndia @Target · @ThalesDigiSec · @Veeam · @ZSAssociates #DSCI #CSAM2026 #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #October2026

Grand Opening Ceremony of Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Mumbai x.lingyaoai.com/i/broadcasts/1DGleVvkA…

Read the latest article by @godvinayak (Vinayak Godse), CEO, DSCI on “Beyond the Digital Perimeter - AI in Physical Systems”, published on @FinancialXpress print and digital editions. The article explores how AI is moving beyond traditional digital environments into physical systems, and what this means for OT, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. It looks at the emerging security challenges as AI increasingly interacts with real-world systems and processes. 🔗 Read the full article: financialexpress.com/life/te… @RuderFinnIndia

#ProjectAcuario | The third article in the Project Acuario series, “Countering False Positives & Biasness”, is now live. How can an autonomous security auditor distinguish genuine vulnerabilities from false positives and misleading signals? Part 3 examines how Project Acuario works towards trustworthy findings from a smaller model through independent adversarial review and a “cite-or-uncertain” rule, helping control false positives and misdirection without discarding real findings. Read the article, “Countering False Positives & Biasness: Controlling False Positives & Misdirection Without Discarding Real Findings”. Download the article: dsci.in/resource/content/pro… Watch this space for the upcoming articles in the Project Acuario series. @godvinayak | #AIagent #AISecurity #CyberSecurity #SourceCodeSecurity #ProjectAcuario #DSCI

Millions of Indians bank through a mobile app. How do institutions protect that trust as #AI changes #fraud? Proud to partner with @DSCI_Connect for #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth. Our CEO @manishmimani speaks at the kickoff at @BSEIndia on 1 Oct. #BeCyberStreetSmart