en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI) organized a national summit at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi, themed "Artificial Intelligence and Telecom Security in the Quantum Era – Protecting India's Digital Backbone." The summit brought together senior government officials, defense leaders, telecom experts, cybersecurity professionals, industry representatives, researchers, and technology innovators to discuss the future direction of safeguarding India's critical telecom infrastructure.
The conference responded to the views expressed by the Prime Minister of India during a telecom sector review on January 7, 2026: in the current geopolitical environment, instances of eavesdropping or surveillance targeting national telecom infrastructure occur from time to time, and relevant departments should establish mechanisms to ensure the security of India's telecom networks. Distinguished guests at the summit's opening ceremony included Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Rajesh Pant, Chairman of CSAI and former National Cybersecurity Coordinator of the Government of India; Lt. Gen. Vivek Dogra (SM), Signal Officer-in-Chief; Dr. Amit Sharma, Additional Director General and Advisor for Cyber Affairs, Ministry of Defence; Narendra Nath Gangavarapu, Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS); and JS Deepak, former Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DOT).
Discussions at the summit focused on cybersecurity challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), 5G/6G technologies, and quantum computing. Experts analyzed emerging threats to telecom infrastructure and explored strategies to enhance India's cyber resilience through AI-driven security, post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution (QKD), cyber threat intelligence, cloud security, and robust regulatory frameworks. During the event, the "Strategic Document on Telecom Security in the Age of AI and Quantum" was released, providing actionable recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, telecom operators, and cybersecurity practitioners aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of India's digital communication infrastructure.
Multiple speakers emphasized the need to accelerate the adoption of quantum-safe technologies, promote indigenous innovation, strengthen public-private partnerships, and build a future-ready cybersecurity ecosystem to protect India's digital economy and national security. The summit attracted over 100 senior decision-makers, including Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), telecom service providers, government officials (including DOT representatives), defense delegates, researchers, and cybersecurity professionals. The event served as a vital platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and strategic dialogue on safeguarding India's digital backbone against next-generation cyber threats.
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