Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) observed Cyber Security Awareness Month throughout October 2025. It organised a series of events to promote cyber awareness and best practices among its workforce during the period.
The initiative marked a major step by DMRC to strengthen its cyber resilience at a time when public infrastructure faces growing digital threats.
As part of the campaign, DMRC hosted several key activities, including the UITP India Urban Rail Conference 2025, which brought together officials from India, Canada, Spain, Portugal and Austria. Held under the theme “Success Stories of Global Cities”, the conference showcased international collaborations in urban rail and highlighted the growing role of cybersecurity in the safe operation of modern transport systems.
A key highlight of the month was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DMRC and C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, aimed at enhancing cooperation in key areas such as policy and framework formulation, research, innovation, and capacity building. The partnership is expected to significantly strengthen DMRC’s cybersecurity framework and resilience. A CISOs Roundtable was also organised, bringing together Cyber Information Security Officers from leading public and private sector organisations. The roundtable focused on sharing experiences, exchanging insights, and strengthening collective strategies against cyber threats in critical infrastructure sectors.
The awareness month featured several distinguished guests, including Dr Gulshan Rai, former National Cyber Security Coordinator, and Dr Sanjay Bahl, Director General of CERT-IN. Their sessions provided key insights into India’s evolving cybersecurity framework and the need for continuous vigilance. The observance concluded with an interactive session led by Col. Nidhish Bhatnagar, former Director of Rashtriya Raksha University. He spoke on the importance of safe online behaviour and practical steps to ensure personal and organisational cyber hygiene.
To engage employees directly, DMRC organised the Cyber Security Quiz Competition 2025 in two rounds: an online preliminary round followed by an offline final across various departments.
The competition promoted learning through participation, with the Running Shield awarded to the winning Head of Department, Raman Goyal, General Manager (Operations).
Commenting on the initiative, DMRC’s Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications), Anuj Dayal, said the month-long campaign reflects DMRC’s proactive commitment to promoting cyber awareness at all levels of the organisation. “DMRC will continue to adopt innovative practices and strategic collaborations to ensure the safety and integrity of its digital ecosystem,” he said.
DMRC stated that the Cyber Security Awareness Month is part of its broader effort to build a strong culture of cyber responsibility among employees and enhance the overall preparedness of the organisation against evolving digital challenges.
