UIDAI, NFSU sign 5-year pact to strengthen cybersecurity, digital forensics capabilities - The Tribune

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Advertisement According to an official release, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) provides an umbrella framework for cooperation between the two institutions to strengthen cyber resilience across UIDAI's digital infrastructure, supporting India's digital identity ecosystem. Advertisement The MoU was exchanged between UIDAI CEO Vivek Chandra Verma and SO Junare, Director, Gujarat Campus, NFSU, in the presence of Deputy Director General UIDAI Abhishek Kumar Singh and other senior officials. Advertisement The collaboration will be structured across six key areas, including academic and professional development, information security and system integrity, forensic infrastructure, technical support for cybersecurity activities, research in emerging technologies, and outreach initiatives. It will also cover joint research in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, deepfake detection and cryptographic technologies, along with capacity building and placement opportunities for students. Advertisement "This collaboration marks a significant step towards further strengthening the security, resilience, and forensic capabilities supporting India's digital public infrastructure and ensuring further safeguards for India's digital identity systems," Verma said. The Ministry said the partnership aims to enhance institutional capabilities and support the evolving requirements of cybersecurity and forensic analysis in India's digital ecosystem. (ANI) (This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.) 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