Cyber Security R&D group of Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MeitY) is leading major initiatives identified for securing cyber space with focus on promotion of R&D, demonstration, proof of concept and establishment of test beds for enhancing indigenous skills and capabilities in the cyber security.

India needs to build a robust research base for technology and product development, testing, evaluation and certification framework and standardization to enhance cyber security posture of the country in a well-rounded fashion.

MeitY is closely working with Academia and R&D labs and pursuing research and development work which is suitable to meet the security challenges faced in various cyber security domains.

Intended to build technology independence for including Creation of R&D ecosystem, creation of Infrastructure for advanced R&D in Cyber Security, promote and accelerate development of products for local and global needs, cost effective indigenous frugal solutions targeting India specific challenges, as defined below:

1.  Enhancing Research Capabilities in Cyber Security

• Innovation, ToT, Deployment

2. Products and Solutions:

• Development of indigenous solution technology, products and solutions

3. Infrastructure:

• Building Security Testing and certification capabilities

4. Startup eco system:

• Promote Industry driven application-oriented R&D
• Bridge the gap between R&D and off-the-shelf product development

5. Expertise Generation:

• Skilling of IT workforce and sensitisation of citizen for conscious adoption of tools and technologies as digital citizen

 

Thrust Areas of Research

The Cyber Security Thrust area of Research include following domains:

1. 1. 1. Embedded Systems and IoT Security
      2. Cyber Forensics
      3. Mobile Device Security
      4. Threat Intelligence and AI/ML based Threat Modelling
      5. Network and System Security
      6. Critical Infrastructure/Industrial Security
      7. Detection & Mitigation of Malware
      8. Risk Assessment & Mitigation
      9. Start-up/Industry Promotion
      10. Building Capability in NE Region

Remediation & Assurance through sponsored projects at recognized R&D organizations. Government is closely working with Academia, Industry, National R&D labs and pursuing R& D solutions suitable to meet the security challenges faced in various critical information infrastructure and Law Enforcement Agencies.

New roadmaps and projects are formulated / initiated in thrust areas identified on continuous basis to enable enhancement of expertise / skills in R&D for cyber security in the country.

• Major Research Projects
• Major Achievements