Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna has launched the “CISO Cyber Security Booklet” — a practical guide designed for officers at every level to safeguard the state’s digital infrastructure. The initiative aims to address the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by law enforcement in the digital era.
The launch event in Lucknow was attended by DG (Cyber) B.K. Singh, ADG (Law & Order) and STF Chief Amitabh Yash, along with other senior officers, marking the state police’s commitment to modernising its cyber defence capabilities.
A Guide Beyond Technology — Building Awareness and Responsibility
According to the DGP, the booklet is more than a technical manual — it is a roadmap to instill cyber awareness across the police force and to establish cybersecurity as a collective responsibility. It seeks to enhance the importance of safeguarding digital assets, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring operational continuity in policing services.
The guide emphasizes that cyber safety is vital not just for preventing data breaches but also for maintaining public trust, mitigating legal and reputational risks, and ensuring secure communication channels.
Identification of Emerging Threats and Attack Profiles
The booklet also highlights potential cyber threats that the police force must remain vigilant against, such as:
- Unauthorized Access
- Ransomware Attacks
- Phishing
- Spoofing
- Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
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It further categorizes attack motives — financial gain, political influence, propaganda — and profiles possible perpetrators, including state-sponsored actors, individual hackers, and organised cybercrime syndicates.
Towards a Cyber-Secure Law Enforcement Future
With this initiative, the UP Police has signaled its intention to integrate advanced cybersecurity measures into core policing functions. The booklet provides officers with practical, scenario-based guidance to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats.
The launch marks a significant step in aligning state-level policing with national cybersecurity objectives, ensuring that the force is equipped not only to investigate cybercrimes but also to defend its own systems from digital attacks.
