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Title: Every Cyber professional should read Bhagavad Geeta once : Dr. PVR, CEO & Dr. Rxashmi Thhakur CSR and Media Director M/s PVR Consolidation Private Ltd.
The Bhagavad Gita offers valuable insights that can be applied to the field of cybersecurity. By understanding concepts such as dharma, equanimity, knowledge, detachment, and faith, cybersecurity professionals can develop a more holistic and effective approach to protecting digital assets.
The Bhagavad Gita and India's cyber laws, particularly the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, may seem worlds apart at first glance. One is an ancient spiritual text, while the other is a modern legal framework. However, both play crucial roles in guiding human behavior and societal norms.
The Concept of Dharma and Cybersecurity
Dharma, a central concept in the Bhagavad Gita, refers to one’s duty or righteousness. It is the path that leads to fulfillment and liberation. In the context of cybersecurity, dharma can be interpreted as the ethical obligation to protect digital information and system
Sanskrit: मनः स्थिरं इन्द्रियं निरुद्धं चित्तं निरमदम् । यस्य स्थितं यस्य स्थितं यस्य स्थितं यस्य स्थितं यस्य स्थितं यस्य स्थितं ।
English: "For him who has conquered his mind, whose mind is steady, the Self is always satisfied; and such a one, even while living here, attains the bliss of Brahman."
This shloka emphasizes the importance of equanimity or steadiness of mind. In the face of cyber threats, cybersecurity professionals must maintain a calm and composed demeanor. Panicking or losing focus can lead to errors and vulnerabilities. By cultivating equanimity, one can effectively respond to challenges and make sound decisions.
Shloka 18.66: The Power of Knowledge
Sanskrit: सर्व कर्माणि मनः निरहङ्कारं कर्माणि कुर्वन्नात्मनः । निष्कामः सर्वदा स्यात् कर्मफलेषु निवृत्तः ॥
English: "Having renounced all desires, and abandoned all attachments, and having given up the sense of doership, act with a sense of detachment, O Arjuna."
This shloka highlights the significance of knowledge and detachment. In the context of cybersecurity, knowledge is crucial for understanding threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures. Detachment from the outcomes of one’s actions is essential for making objective decisions and avoiding impulsive behavior.
Shloka 16.21: The Nature of Tamas
Sanskrit: अज्ञानं यद भवति तमसः कारणं तज्जन्मति । यदा तमसः कारणं तज्जन्मति । यदा तमसः कारणं तज्जन्मति । यदा तमसः कारणं तज्जन्मति । यदा तमसः कारणं तज्जन्मति । यदा तमसः कारणं तज्जन्मति ।
English: "Tamas, born of ignorance, covers the intellect of the embodied being, obscuring his knowledge. He becomes deluded, and his mind is confused."
This shloka warns against the influence of tamas, or ignorance. In cybersecurity, ignorance of best practices and emerging threats can lead to vulnerabilities. Staying informed and continuously learning is essential for maintaining a strong security posture.
Shloka 18.61: The Importance of Faith
Sanskrit: मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा मां चित्तं मां ते प्रज्ञा ।
English: "Having faith in Me, surrender to Me all your thoughts and actions, and I shall liberate you from all sins. Worry not."
This shloka underscores the importance of faith. In cybersecurity, faith in one’s ability to protect digital assets is crucial. Overcoming doubts and maintaining a positive mindset can enhance resilience and effectiveness.
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It was a great honor to Director of CSAI Dr. PVR by Shri M.Kailash garu President of Lion Club Banjara hills & member of CSAI to speak before the 200 girl students of Rushi Woman College Nizampet Hyderabad in two session regarding Cyber Security. The Interactive session with the girls regarding Cyber Security is total highly appreciated. It is very much important to know that about 80% of the girl do not have Social media like Facebook , Twitter and Instagram because they felt this social media is a hindrance for their education. Many students interacted and they keep update about day to day cybercrime happening in our country. The teacher & the lecturers were very much humble and professional too & they also heard in very positive manner.
Cyber Module is a special-purpose team set up
The Cyber Module is a special-purpose team set up to focus on cybercrimes against Women and Children.
This module will not only monitor the complaints and assist concerned officers across the state of Telengana but also collate the statuses and action taken and analyse the data for decision making and optimizing of SOPs.
This will have a direct and positive impact on improving the quality of the investigation process.
Online dating / Cheating
Sextortion
Cyber stalking
Trolling
Revenge porn
Impersonation / Fake profiles
Monitor cyber crimes
Removal of abusive content
Assist concerned officers
Collate statuses & actions
Improve SOPs & investigation process
Training & awareness programs
Collation of periodic reports and data analytics for the study of trends, and direct reports received from Cyber Cell units across the State of Telengana.
SHE Bharosa Cyber lab:
To combat common and emerging cyber-crimes against women and children, the Women Safety Wing of Telangana State Police has set up SHE-BHAROSA CYBER LAB.
The lab will be used in the prevention, detection, investigation and monitoring of cybercrimes against women and children by implementing cyber patrolling and profiling technique.
CYBER LAB will act as a State Nodal Lab which provides advanced technical assistance to SHE Teams, BHAROSA , Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTU’s) and all district cyber wings and COE for the effective handling of cybercrimes against women and children.
SHE-BHAROSA Cyber Lab is designed to identify various crime sources and indicators, and develop strategies to combat these crimes.
The lab is equipped with Incident Response, Investigation and Forensic tools and capabilities.
The lab will strengthen every associated wing that should solve their ground-level issues by providing essential cyber support.
Cyber Harassment,
Stalking and Bullying
Grooming Offences
Child Abductions
Contact Offences
Sexual Exploitation of Children
Trafficking of CSAM Crimes
Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)
Virtual Kidnaps
Child Sexual Molestation
Unsolicited Obscene Materials
Child Sex Trafficking
Cyber Trafficking for Labour and commercial sexual exploitation
Doxing, Catfishing, etc., Crimes
SHE Bharosa Cyber Lab Capabilities
**Key Benefits to Public & Government
Complaint Handling* Tracks*
If the complaint or case has been registered for providing quick support and solutions to cyber warriors and SHE Teams, The TS-WSW can develop a multi-model complaint combating approach.
Digital Forensic Track
The lab has forensic tools and capabilities to handle crime scene management. These tools will aid in collecting and preserving the computer evidence, seize mobile devices & external peripherals, collect CCTV footage and analyse Cyber Predator's Network Traffic.
This multi-folded approach will help LEAs build effective and fool proof cases against Cyber Harasser/ Predators and traffickers for conviction.
Cyber Investigative Track
Anonymity tools used by the cyber criminals creates a big challenge for the investigating officers to trace the criminals and bring them to justice in the cyber world.
In regard to the same, the Lab is incorporated with advanced tools to trace the cybercriminals.
Online Intelligence & CSAM Monitoring Track
The lab will use free, open source and customised tools, techniques and methods to generate online intelligence by scrapping and harvesting methods.
This track keeps monitoring the Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) by Honeypot and Trap Techniques.
Suspect Profiling and Report Generation
The lab will use advanced cyber intelligence and scrapping techniques, and generate predictive and actionable intelligence by making suspect profiling against harassers, predators and pedophiles. The lab can act as a catalyst in the investigation process for district cyber labs.
Cyber module is headed by a S.P., Dy. S.P. rank officer along with 1 Sub-Inspectors of Police, 1 Head Constable, 2 Police Constables.