Cybersecurity Experts Gather at SHIELD 2025 to Tackle Cyber Threats
Hyderabad: Telangana state Director General of Police (DGP) Dr. Jitender emphasized the need to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and improve intelligence-sharing to fight cyber threats more effectively.
Dr. Jitender spoke on the final day of ‘SHIELD 2025’, a cybersecurity conference organized by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), Cyberabad Police, and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC). The event brought together experts, policymakers, and law enforcement officials from 14 states to discuss and collaborate on ways to tackle cyber threats.
The DGP highlighted how cybercrime is becoming more advanced and stressed the importance of law enforcement agencies adapting to these new challenges.
Telangana’s Special Chief Secretary for IT, Jayesh Ranjan, spoke about the need for strong cybersecurity measures to protect digital transactions, KYC processes, and two-factor authentication (2FA). He praised Telangana’s cybersecurity systems for protecting government infrastructure and acknowledged the role of the Security Operations Center (SOC) in securing critical systems.
He also discussed the impact of AI, noting that while it offers many benefits, it must be used responsibly to prevent cybercrimes such as ransomware attacks and online fraud. He highlighted partnerships with IIT Hyderabad, ISB, and NALSAR in strengthening cybersecurity initiatives. He encouraged collaboration between the government and private companies to create a safer digital environment.
Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), detailed I4C’s efforts in helping law enforcement. He mentioned initiatives like the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCERT) and the 1930 cybercrime helpline, which have helped identify over 6,000 victims of online fraud, including fake video calls and sextortion.
He also explained how lien marking technology has improved fraud detection and fund-freezing processes. Banks now handle over 67,000 dispute-related calls daily to prevent financial fraud. Additionally, efforts to counter cryptocurrency-based crimes have led to the creation of a suspect registry, preventing fraudulent transactions worth Rs 2,600 crore.
A key legal initiative discussed was the ‘Sahyog’ portal, which helps quickly remove harmful online content. Each state has nodal officers managing takedown requests, ensuring a safer digital space.
Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty stressed the need for continuous collaboration between law enforcement, industry, and academic institutions to strengthen cybersecurity.
Shikha Goel, Director of TGCSB, highlighted AI-driven cyber threats, financial fraud, and misinformation as major concerns. She urged governments, businesses, and academic institutions to work together, emphasizing that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.
