Suryaa National Desk: A two-day national conference on cyber-based cognitive warfare is being held in New Delhi. Organized by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies under the aegis of the Integrated Defence Staff, the event focuses on challenges to national security arising from rapid technological advancements.
Discussions at the conference center on the intersection of cyber operations, artificial intelligence, information influence, and human thought processes. The forum is addressing the evolving nature of threats, influence operations, and factors impacting the information sector. Experts expressed concern regarding the targeting of military personnel, veterans, and their families through cyber technologies and digital manipulation.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence emphasized the need for a comprehensive understanding of the psychological, organizational, and social implications of these threats beyond just the technological aspects. The conference aims to develop strategies to counter psychological warfare conducted by hostile forces using new technologies.
The event is attended by military leaders, government officials, strategic experts, academicians, diplomats, and technology specialists. Notable attendees include Director General of the Defence Cyber Agency Rear Admiral Sanjay Sachdeva, National Cyber Security Coordinator Naveen Kumar Singh, and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral N. Pramod.
