Kerala is role model for cyber security governance: Minister P Rajeev

Kochi (Kerala) [India], October 8 : Kerala is a role model for cyber security governance as the state government is capable of providing adequate security to the cyber arena, said state revenue minister P Rajeev on Saturday.
The minister, while speaking on the concluding session of the 16th edition of the c0c0n, a two-day international cyber conference that kicked off in Kochi on Friday, said that the work being done in the state through the c0c0n conference is a great achievement.
"The state government is capable of providing adequate security to the cyber arena. The government is also providing necessary support to this sector by establishing the Digital University in the state. Kerala is a state where the internet is ensured through K-Fone in every house," the minister said.
He further said that the c0c0n is a role model for the Indian cyber security sector, which is making the necessary innovations for cyber security.
"C0c0n is capable of creating cyber security experts among the next generation," P Rajeev added.
Hibi Eden MP presided over the function in which Mayor M Anilkumar was the chief guest. ISRO Chairman S Somanath, actor Mamta Mohandas and others were present.
Earlier on Frida, during the inauguration of the conference, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan emphasised the need to address the growing issue of cybercrime in the nation.
"Though we are making revolutions in the technological field, the number of cybercrimes is rising. It is necessary to quickly update the changes in the cyber field and move forward," the governor said.
He highlighted the importance of staying updated with advancements in the cyber field and called for international cooperation in combating cybercrimes.