CERT-In Launches SAMVAAD 2025 in Tamil Nadu

  • 21 May 2025

On 19th May 2025, CERT-In SAMVAAD 2025, India’s premier national cybersecurity audit conference, began on May 19 in Mahabalipuram, aiming to enhance the country’s cyber audit capabilities through collaboration and innovation.

  • The three-day event, hosted by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in partnership with SkillsDA, brought together over 300 participants including government officials, regulators, cybersecurity experts, and auditing bodies.
  • In his keynote address, S. Krishnan, Secretary at MeitY, emphasized the need for innovation in cybersecurity auditing practices, advanced risk assessments, and increased attention to new and emerging technologies.
  • CERT-In Director General Dr. Sanjay Bahl highlighted that SAMVAAD 2025 is the first global conference focused exclusively on the auditing community, reinforcing the government's commitment to cybersecurity resilience.