Hyderabad: In view of growing cases of cybercrime and challenges faced in borderless crime, the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate in association with the Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) would be hosting Hyderabad Annual Cybersecurity Knowledge (HACK) summit on April 12.

The event will bring together various stakeholders, including industry experts, government officials and thought leaders to discuss the state of cybersecurity threats and strategies for building talent to counter them, and addressing skill gaps in the field.

Minister of MA and UD, IT and E&C, Industries, Government of Telangana, KT Rama Rao, will be the chief guest on the occasion.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner of police CV Anand, who is the HCSC Chairman, said, “Cybercrime, the new endemic that is growing by the day, has infiltrated every strata of society.” He added that with advanced tools people should unite and commit to being vigilant and informed citizens and businesses.

Anand said the summit would be an opportunity for professionals and experts from different fields to come together and address the emerging challenges in cybersecurity.

Santosh Kaveti, Joint Secretary for Cyber Forum, said the Cyber Forum plans to launch monthly business connects, a series of short films to promote awareness in the community, and continue executing ongoing programs such as CyberSmart Program and Cyber Squad for schools. These initiatives will further strengthen our commitment to a secure cyber ecosystem.

The HCSC Cybersecurity Summit 2023 gives a platform for networking and collaboration among cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and government agencies. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, ask questions, and learn from the experiences of esteemed participants.