Cyber Security Awareness for Government & PSUs
A plain-language awareness programme that changes daily behaviour across departments - phishing, passwords, devices, data handling and incident reporting.
Quick answer
Government cyber security awareness training teaches department staff to recognise phishing and social engineering, handle citizen data under the DPDP Act, secure devices and passwords, and report incidents through the correct CERT-In aligned channel. Nirmal Rabari delivers 3-hour awareness sessions and full-day IT workshops on-site for Indian government departments and PSUs in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
The threats that actually hit government offices
Most breaches in the public sector do not start with an exotic exploit. They start with a convincing email, a reused password, an unpatched machine or a WhatsApp forward carrying a malicious link. The programme is built around those real entry points rather than abstract theory.
Behaviour change, not slideware
- Live phishing simulation before and after the session, with a measurable click-rate delta.
- Real screenshots of scams targeting Indian government staff and citizens.
- Hands-on password manager and multi-factor authentication setup.
- A single-page incident reporting flowchart every employee can follow.
- Department-specific scenarios instead of generic corporate examples.
Compliance alignment
Sessions map to CERT-In directions on incident reporting timelines, MeitY guidance for departmental IT, and the DPDP Act's obligations for handling citizen personal data - including where AI tools such as ChatGPT fit and where they must not be used.
8 modules built around real workflows
Threat landscape
How attacks against Indian government systems actually begin, with recent, anonymised case examples.
Phishing & social engineering
Email, SMS, WhatsApp and voice scams - spotting them in under ten seconds.
Passwords & MFA
Password managers, passphrases and multi-factor authentication configured live in the room.
Device & network hygiene
Patching, USB discipline, public Wi-Fi, screen locks and safe remote access.
Citizen data handling
Classification, minimisation, retention and safe sharing of records under the DPDP Act.
AI tools & shadow AI
What may and may not be pasted into public chatbots, and the sanctioned alternative stack.
Incident reporting
Recognise, contain and report within CERT-In timelines using a one-page flowchart.
Simulation & debrief
Controlled phishing exercise with a department-level scorecard and improvement plan.
- All-staff cohorts in state and central government departments.
- PSU employees handling citizen or financial records.
- IT and network teams responsible for departmental infrastructure.
- Police, municipal and administrative staff using shared systems.
- Department heads accountable for data breaches and audit findings.
- Measurable drop in phishing click-through across the department.
- Every employee knows the incident reporting path and timeline.
- MFA and password managers adopted on critical accounts.
- A written cyber hygiene standard staff can actually follow.
- A 90-day awareness calendar to keep the behaviour change alive.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this cyber awareness programme designed for?
Government departments, PSUs, municipal bodies, police and administrative staff - from clerical users to IT and department heads.
How long does the session run?
A 3-hour awareness session for all staff, a full-day workshop for IT teams, and a 2-day programme for security and audit cohorts.
Is the content aligned to CERT-In guidance?
Yes. The curriculum maps to CERT-In advisories, MeitY guidance and the DPDP Act, and includes the department's incident-reporting duties.
Do you run live phishing simulations?
Yes. A controlled phishing simulation before and after the session gives the department a measurable improvement number.
Which languages are available?
English, Hindi and Gujarati, delivered on-site at the department's premises or live online.
What does the department receive afterwards?
A one-page cyber hygiene poster, an incident-reporting flowchart, a simulation report and a 90-day awareness calendar.