New Delhi, Nov 9 (NationPress) Praveen Khandelwal, the Member of Parliament representing Chandni Chowk, has urged the Central government to form a National Cybersecurity Certification Council aimed at reinforcing India's cyber defenses and ensuring the protection of its growing digital landscape.

In a correspondence with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Khandelwal highlighted that while India's swift digital evolution has transformed governance, commerce, and public services, it has concurrently led to a rise in cyber frauds, data breaches, and the exploitation of digital platforms.

“The same technology that empowers can also endanger — it is time we create robust institutional safeguards,” Khandelwal remarked in his letter.

He suggested the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Certification Body to enhance and standardize cybersecurity education, certifications, and skill development nationwide. This initiative aligns with the Government’s Digital India and Viksit Bharat vision, ultimately cultivating a workforce capable of securing the nation’s digital assets.

“The mission should focus on bolstering India’s cybersecurity talent pool through structured training, certification, and applied research — ensuring that every digital citizen is both empowered and secure,” he stressed.

Khandelwal recommended that the proposed council provide globally recognized certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified Security Analyst (CSA), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). These programs would foster the development of skilled ethical hackers, forensic specialists, and cybersecurity leaders.

He also noted that the council would help close the talent gap in India’s cybersecurity field, educate professionals, and enhance cyber awareness among citizens, entrepreneurs, and government officials.

“India’s ambition to emerge as the global technology leader must rest upon a solid cybersecurity foundation,” Khandelwal asserted. “A National Cybersecurity Certification Council will guarantee that India’s digital advancements remain secure, self-sufficient, and globally competitive.”