New Delhi: Indian cybersecurity agencies have strengthened digital security arrangements ahead of the BRICS Summit, deploying a multi-layered framework to detect, prevent and respond to potential cyberattacks targeting systems linked to the high-profile international event.
The preparations draw on lessons from the 2023 G20 Summit, when Indian agencies reportedly faced a sharp increase in attempted attacks against the official summit website. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), CERT-In and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) are strengthening coordination to monitor suspicious internet activity, filter malicious traffic and respond to cyber incidents.
G20 Cyberattacks Prompt Stronger Security Planning
India has increasingly moved towards a multi-layered cybersecurity model for major international events rather than depending on a single protective mechanism.
During the G20 Summit in 2023, the official website reportedly received millions of attempted cyberattacks within a single minute on the day of the summit. Coordination between I4C, CERT-In and NIC helped authorities manage malicious activity and protect the digital infrastructure associated with the event.
The experience has since contributed to broader cybersecurity planning for major international gatherings.
Continuous Monitoring Of Internet Traffic
The security framework for the BRICS Summit includes continuous monitoring of suspicious internet traffic, traffic filtering, threat intelligence and automated threat-detection mechanisms.
Cybersecurity teams are expected to maintain round-the-clock monitoring and respond rapidly if an incident is detected. Coordination between central and local agencies is also being treated as a key part of the security architecture.
The objective is to identify potential threats early and prevent them from developing into disruptions of critical digital services.
Proposal for Conducting Cyber Crisis Drill, Tabletop Exercise (TTEx) & CCMP Readiness Exercise
Government Portals And Communication Systems Under Watch
The monitoring is not limited to the official summit website. Government portals, communication systems and other critical digital infrastructure connected with the event could also become targets for cybercriminals or hostile actors.
Authorities are therefore using multiple layers of monitoring, filtering and threat detection to identify unusual activity and contain potential attacks.
For an international summit, disruption to digital systems could affect not only public-facing websites but also communication and operational services supporting the event.
AI Is Adding Complexity To Cyber Threats
The heightened preparedness comes amid a broader increase in cyber threats facing India.
Available data cited in the report indicates that the average number of cyberattacks in the country rose to more than 3,800 per week between 2025 and 2026. Attackers are increasingly combining conventional techniques with automated tools and artificial intelligence-based methods.
More than one-fourth of malicious breaches recorded in India have reportedly been identified as AI-generated, raising concerns about attackers being able to automate vulnerability discovery, generate malicious content and scale attacks more rapidly.
Rapid Response Becomes Critical During Global Events
For cybersecurity agencies, preventing an attack is only one part of the challenge. They must also identify emerging threats quickly, assess their potential impact and contain any disruption before it spreads.
This is particularly important during international summits, when government websites, communication networks and other digital platforms can attract increased attention from attackers.
The BRICS preparations therefore combine monitoring, automated detection, traffic control, threat intelligence and incident response rather than relying on a single security layer.
What This Means For You: Major international events increasingly create attractive targets for cyber attackers because of the number of government systems, communication networks and public-facing platforms involved. A multi-layered approach can help detect malicious activity earlier and limit disruption if an attack occurs.
The420 Insight: The BRICS security preparations show how cybersecurity has become an integral part of event security. The bigger shift is towards coordinated, continuous defence where threat detection, intelligence sharing and rapid response operate together rather than waiting for an attack to cause visible damage.
About the author — Ananya Aradhya writes on cybercrime, fraud, scams, cybersecurity, digital safety, and emerging threats. Her work also covers major criminal cases, financial frauds, consumer scams, and stories that highlight risks affecting people in the real and digital world.
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