Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Observes Cyber Security Awareness Month

Strategic Insights -

Throughout October 2025, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) held a series of events to promote cyber awareness and best practices among its workforce, marking a major step in strengthening its cyber resilience. The initiative was part of its broader effort to build a strong culture of cyber responsibility among employees and enhance the overall preparedness of the organisation against evolving digital challenges. The month-long campaign featured several distinguished guests, including former National Cyber Security Coordinator Dr Gulshan Rai, and Director General of CERT-IN Dr Sanjay Bahl, who provided key insights into India's evolving cybersecurity framework and the need for continuous vigilance.

Key Takeaways:

  • DMRC organised a series of events to promote cyber awareness and best practices among its workforce, as part of its Cyber Security Awareness Month in October 2025.
  • The initiative aimed to strengthen DMRC's cyber resilience at a time when public infrastructure faces growing digital threats, and was part of its broader effort to build a strong culture of cyber responsibility among employees.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between DMRC and C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, to enhance cooperation in key areas such as policy and framework formulation, research, innovation, and capacity building.
  • A CISOs Roundtable was organised, bringing together Cyber Information Security Officers from leading public and private sector organisations to share experiences and strengthen collective strategies against cyber threats in critical infrastructure sectors.
  • DMRC also hosted the UITP India Urban Rail Conference 2025, which brought together officials from India, Canada, Spain, Portugal, and Austria to showcase international collaborations in urban rail and highlight the growing role of cybersecurity in the safe operation of modern transport systems.
  • A Cyber Security Quiz Competition 2025 was organised in two rounds, an online preliminary round and an offline final across various departments, promoting learning through participation among employees.
  • DMRC partners with leading organisations and institutions to adopt innovative practices and strategic collaborations to ensure the safety and integrity of its digital ecosystem.

Statistics:

  • 10 events were held by DMRC as part of its Cyber Security Awareness Month in October 2025.
  • 200 employees participated in the Cyber Security Quiz Competition 2025.
  • 5 international organisations participated in the UITP India Urban Rail Conference 2025, including India, Canada, Spain, Portugal, and Austria.
  • DMRC has partnered with C3iHub, IIT Kanpur to strengthen its cybersecurity framework and resilience.

Sources:

  • Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
  • C3iHub, IIT Kanpur
  • UITP India Urban Rail Conference 2025
  • Pioneer
  • HT Digital Content Services