The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), will organise the third National Conference on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics & Intelligence (NCCDFI 2026) in New Delhi on November 16 and 17.
The conference will take place at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, 15 Janpath, under the theme “Cyber Secure Bharat: Fortifying India’s Digital Future”. It will bring together representatives from government, law enforcement, defence, the judiciary, industry, technology providers and academia to discuss emerging cyber threats and ways to strengthen India’s digital security framework.
Conference to Focus on Emerging Cyber Threats and Digital Investigations
NCCDFI 2026 will provide a platform for stakeholders to exchange knowledge, discuss policy challenges and explore developments in cybersecurity and digital investigations.
Key areas of discussion will include coordination among agencies, capacity building in digital forensics, cyber resilience and the use of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, blockchain security and cyber intelligence.
The conference began in 2024 with its inaugural edition in Kohima, Nagaland, held on July 25-26 at the Capital Convention Centre. NIELIT Kohima organised the event in collaboration with Nagaland Police and the state’s Department of Information Technology and Communication.
The second edition was held in 2025 at Gauhati University in Guwahati, Assam. Building on the previous editions, the 2026 conference aims to expand participation and strengthen collaboration through technical demonstrations, knowledge exchange and industry engagement.
Ten Tracks to Cover Key Areas of Cybersecurity
The two-day conference will feature ten thematic tracks addressing different aspects of the cybersecurity landscape:
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Forensics
- AI Security
- Critical Infrastructure
- Threat Intelligence
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
- Drone and IoT Forensics
- Digital Evidence
- Cyber Law
- Cloud Security
The sessions will examine emerging threats, investigative methods, technological developments and regulatory challenges. Discussions will also cover incident response, financial cybercrime, AI-enabled threats, automated investigations, advanced device and multimedia forensics, international cooperation, quantum computing and autonomous systems.
Government Agencies and Industry Partners to Participate
The conference has received support from organisations working across cybersecurity, digital forensics and investigative technologies.
Its knowledge partners include the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), CERT-In, Delhi Police, CyberPeace, Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC), Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Maharashtra Cyber, Manipur Police, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Industry partners include STELLAR, Power Forensics & Digital Intelligence, Magnet Forensics, MSAB, Cyint Technologies, 3rd Eye Techno Solutions, Advanced Digital Forensic Solutions, Inc., Oxygen Forensics and VERTEXON LABS.
The event will feature technical and business sessions, panel discussions and an industry exhibition. The exhibition will showcase solutions in digital forensics, cybersecurity, drone technology, surveillance systems and AI-driven security. It will also provide opportunities for technical interactions and business-to-business engagements.
Cyber Kushti 2026 Hackathon Attracts 1,031 Teams
A major feature of the conference will be Cyber Kushti 2026, a cybersecurity and AI hackathon organised alongside the technical sessions.
The competition follows a three-level structure based on the themes of Review, Attack and Defend, reflecting different aspects of cybersecurity operations.
According to the conference details, 1,031 teams comprising 3,093 participants registered for the competition. Of these, 923 teams, representing 2,769 participants, have been shortlisted for Level 1. A further 50 teams have qualified for Level 2, while 10 teams have advanced to Level 3.
NIELIT to Sign MoUs with Industry Partners
NCCDFI 2026 will also include the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between NIELIT and industry partners. The agreements aim to strengthen institutional cooperation, facilitate knowledge exchange and support joint initiatives in research, development and capacity building.
The proposed partnerships are expected to encourage greater engagement between industry and academia and establish a framework for continued collaboration in cybersecurity, digital forensics and intelligence.
Through the conference, NIELIT and its institutional partners aim to strengthen professional capabilities, improve coordination among stakeholders and contribute to building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem in India.
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