The Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2024 (Bharat NCX 2024) conducted from 18th to 29th November 2024, aimed at equipping senior management and technical personnel from government and critical sector organisations with the skills to tackle modern cyber threats. Through a combination of immersive activities and hands-on training, participants gained practical experience in managing and responding to cyber incidents. The exercise featured: A Live Fire exercise, focusing on developing technical skills to identify and mitigate cyber threats; a Strategic Exercise, involving non-technical crisis simulations requiring management-level decision; and a Hybrid Exercise, integrating both formats to link technical inputs with strategic decision-making for real-time crisis management.

In addition to the core exercise, Bharat NCX 2024 included expert talks, CISO’s Conclave, and an exhibition featuring Indian startups in Cybersecurity. The hands-on training session provided participants with practical exposure to simulated scenarios, enabling them to enhance their proficiency in cyber incident response and resilience-building techniques. These activities aim to foster collaboration, showcase innovation, and strengthen the preparedness of stakeholders in addressing evolving cyber challenges effectively.