Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Cyber Security is a critical digital governance initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, enabled through the Centre for e-Governance (CeG), focused on strengthening the security,
resilience, and continuity of the state’s digital infrastructure and government services.
The initiative establishes a comprehensive cyber security framework covering cyber security governance, infrastructure assessment, capacity building, awareness, and cyber incident response. A State Cyber Security Policy has been formulated, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) have been nominated across
53 departments, and cyber security guidelines have been issued to strengthen security practices across government systems.
The programme also focuses on regular vulnerability assessments and security audits of critical government infrastructure, coordinated response to emerging threats, and continuous capacity building for government officials. A structured State Cyber Crisis Management Plan further strengthens the state's preparedness
to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents while ensuring continuity of essential government services.
Key Benefits
Stronger Digital Security
Enhances the protection of government applications, infrastructure, systems, and digital services.
Proactive Threat Management
Enables early identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities and emerging cyber threats.
Improved Cyber Resilience
Strengthens the state's ability to withstand and recover from cyber incidents.
Secure Government Services
Helps ensure uninterrupted and secure delivery of essential digital government services.
Enhanced Security Awareness
Builds cyber security awareness and safe digital practices among government stakeholders and citizens.
Standardised Security Practices
Promotes consistent security policies, audits, guidelines, and responsibilities across departments.
Faster Incident Response
Establishes coordinated mechanisms for responding to cyber security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Strengthened Digital Governance
Creates a secure and resilient foundation for the continued expansion of technology-enabled governance in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Features
Cyber Security Governance
Establishes state-level policies, guidelines, roles, and responsibilities for strengthening cyber security.
CISO Framework
CISOs nominated across 53 departments to drive information security practices and coordination.
Security Guidelines & Standards
Provides guidance covering secure coding, security audits, SEO positioning spamming, and other cyber security practices.
Vulnerability Assessment
Conducts regular vulnerability assessments of critical UPSDC infrastructure to identify and address security gaps.
Security Audits
Ensures government applications undergo security audits aligned with CERT-In guidelines.
Capacity Building & Awareness
Conducts cyber security training and awareness programmes for senior officials, CISOs, government employees, citizens, and students.
Cyber Threat Response
Enables coordination with relevant state departments and national cyber security agencies to address reported vulnerabilities and threats.
Cyber Crisis Management
Provides a structured framework for preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents.
