The field of cybersecurity faces a transformative challenge – one that not only reshapes the landscape of data protection and encryption but also introduces the era of quantum computing. Quantum computing, based on the principles of quantum theory, which govern the behavior of energy and matter at atomic and subatomic levels, is poised to disrupt the status quo. While our current cybersecurity measures are robust, they may soon be overwhelmed by the unprecedented processing power of quantum ...
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Directorate of Information Ladakh organizes workshop on Cyber Security in Kargil
Kargil, April 18, 2024: Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Union Territory of Ladakh today organized a workshop on Cyber Security at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kargil, Shree Ram R; Chief Engineer, PHE, I&FC, Maqbool Hussain; Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho; Assistant Commissioner Development, Kargil Padma Angmo; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Dr.Niyaz-ul-Hasnain, Executive Engineer, PDD, Er. Feroz Ahmad; Principal GDC D...
Administrative Secretary Amit Sharma Chairs Meeting to Formulate Information and Cyber Security Policy for Ladakh
Leh, Nov. 21: The Administrative Secretary of Information Technology, UT Ladakh Amit Sharma presided over a meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Leh. The primary agenda of the meeting was to deliberate and discuss the formulation of a comprehensive Information and Cyber Security Policy tailored to the unique needs of Ladakh.
The meeting attended by experts from the National Institute for Smart Government, and officers from the Information Technology Department marked a significant pace in ...
From AIIMS Delhi to ICMR, data breaches haunt crores of Indians
New Delhi, Nov 12: From a massive ransomware attack on the All-India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) that crippled its centralized records and other hospital services last year to the latest Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) data leak that allegedly exposed the personal information of at least 81.5 crore Indians, hackers have always been one step ahead of cybersecurity agencies.
After AIIMS-Delhi became the victim of a hacking attack where Chinese involvement was suspected in...
Cyber Unit Kargil conducts awareness program on cybercrime
Kargil, July 18: The Cyber Unit of Kargil, Ladakh Police today organized an awareness program on cybercrime for members of Young Artists of Kargil and students from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Kargil.
The program was aimed to educate youth about growing risks and challenges associated with cybercrimes and to equip them with necessary knowledge and skills to stay safe online.
The program held at the SAI premises in Kargil, witnessed enthusiastic participation from aspiring artis...
In view of security vulnerabilities, DC Kargil directs Govt Offices to update operating systems
VoL Desk, Dec. 10: In consequent to the advisory by Cyber Security Division of NIC, HQ, New Delhi regarding the security vulnerabilities in Window 7 and Window 8 operating system software, the District Magistrate Kargil has directed all the Government offices in the district to update their systems.
“It has strictly advised all the Govt entities to discontinue the usage of the mentioned operating system due to security vulnerabilities. In view of the above, it is enjoined upon all the dep...
Secy, IT Ladakh inaugurates training on Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security in Leh
LEH, April, 23: The 3-day training programme on ‘Big Data Analytics & Cyber Security’ commenced today in Leh. The training was inaugurated by Secretary, Information Technology, Ladakh Saugat Biswas. Earlier this month two more training were conducted for the officers of Ladakh administration, one on ‘Govt. Process Reengineering’ and another 3-day training on ‘Detail Project Report (DPR), Request For Proposal (RFP) and Contract Management’.
The training was attended by senior and middle-l...