ITDC Organises Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme to Strengthen Employees’ Digital Competencies – Indian PSU
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tourism, organised a Capacity Building Programme on Cyber Security at Hotel Samrat, New Delhi, aimed at strengthening cyber security awareness, enhancing digital competencies and fostering a culture of cyber resilience among its employees.
The initiative was organised in line with the Government of India’s Cyber Surakshit Bharat programme, which seeks to promote secure digital governance practices across government organisations.
The workshop was conducted by Prof. Amit Dubey, an IIT alumnus, nationally recognised cyber security expert, cyber-crime investigator and acclaimed author. During the interactive session, he shared practical insights on emerging cyber threats, cyber hygiene, data protection, cyber fraud prevention and strategies for enhancing organisational cyber resilience.
The programme witnessed the participation of ITDC Directors, Division Heads and employees from various departments. The sessions focused on cyber security compliance, safe digital practices, real-life cyber incidents and practical scenarios designed to equip employees with the knowledge and tools required to safeguard organisational digital assets against evolving cyber threats.
Addressing the participants, Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Managing Director, ITDC, emphasised the importance of cyber security in India’s digital transformation.
“The Hon’ble Prime Minister has envisioned a digitally empowered India where cyber security forms an essential pillar of our national security. As digital technologies become increasingly integral to governance and public service delivery, cyber security must become an integral part of our professional culture. Cyber security is a shared responsibility, requiring awareness, vigilance, and collective commitment from every individual. Through initiatives like these, ITDC is committed to building a cyber-aware and digitally resilient workforce that contributes to this national vision.”
Sharing his views during the workshop, Prof. Amit Dubey, National Cyber Security Expert and Cyber-Crime Investigator, highlighted the growing importance of employee awareness in combating cyber risks.
“In today’s interconnected digital ecosystem, security is a shared responsibility. Technology alone cannot secure organisations; every individual plays a vital role in strengthening cyber resilience through informed and responsible digital behaviour. Building a culture of awareness, vigilance and accountability is one of the most important security metrics for any institution. Programmes like these empower employees to become the first line of defence against cyber threats and strengthen the overall security posture of the organisation.”
The programme encouraged employees to adopt proactive cyber security practices by maintaining good cyber hygiene, improving digital risk awareness, promoting secure communication and contributing to a resilient digital ecosystem within the organisation.
With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, initiatives such as these reflect ITDC’s commitment to creating a digitally aware workforce capable of supporting secure governance and protecting critical organisational information systems.
