TGCSB introduces ‘SHIELD’ against cybercrimes, cybersecurity in Hyderabad

‘SHIELD’ is a premier annual cybersecurity conclave from this year onwards, which aims to work together in building secure and resilient digital future

Hyderabad: Cybercrime and cybersecurity threats are not only a growing global concern but also a major threat locally, particularly in Hyderabad, due to the presence of a strong IT sector. A case in point is the ever-increasing incidences of cybercrimes in Telangana State, which tend to impact all sections of the society.

According to Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), in 2024, as many as 1,20,869 persons fell prey to various kinds of cybercrimes in Telangana State. On its part, after dealing with these many cases, the TGCSB could manage to return about Rs 183 crore to 17,912 victims.

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The significant increase of cybercrime highlights the urgent need for action by all stakeholders. Given the huge presence of the State’s IT sector and critical e-governance services being offered, there is a dire need to secure the State’s digital infrastructure against malicious attacks, Shikha Goel, DG CID and In-charge Director, TGCSB, on Monday said.

In order to have a better response to tackle these threats, the TGCSB has introduced ‘SHIELD’, a premier annual cybersecurity conclave from this year onwards. The SHIELD 2025, the first in the proposed series of annual cybersecurity conclaves, was officially announced today at a curtain-raiser event at the ICCC, Banjara Hills on Monday.

The conclave, which will take place from February 18 to 19 in Hyderabad, will bring together and foster collaboration among key stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, industry professionals, academic institutions, NGOs, global technology leaders, policymakers, and government bodies.

The conclave will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops on various topics such as Al, blockchain, digital forensics, ransomware, cryptocurrency, deep fakes, misinformation in social media, Al-driven solutions for cybercrime, cyber resilience for MSMEs, nation-state actors, industry resilience, women & child safety in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

The event will also feature exhibitions and stalls from leading cybersecurity companies and startups from around the world. They will showcase their latest innovations, such as interactive robots & drone technology, to name a few.

“SHIELD-2025 is more than just a conclave. It is a call to action for all stakeholders to work together in building a secure and resilient digital future. With cybersecurity becoming a critical priority globally, this event will bring together the best minds to address the challenges and opportunities of a safer cyberspace,” Shikha Goel said.