Security, administrative and technical personnel at the Presidential Estate learned to spot online fraud, report suspicious activity and safeguard digital evidence in a Delhi Police-backed, practical three-day programme run by Lisianthus Tech with CERT-In’s support.
Personnel responsible for security, administration and technical operations at Rashtrapati Bhavan have reportedly completed a three-day training course designed to sharpen their ability to detect digital threats, react to suspicious online behaviour and protect electronic evidence. The exercise reflects a growing recognition that institutions relying on traditional security must also guard against risks that originate online.
The Cyber Shikshit Bharat workshop took place at the Presidential Estate from October 12 to 14. Lisianthus Tech, an Indian cybersecurity company, organised it with Delhi Police, while the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) acted as knowledge partner. Two sessions were held each day so that staff working different shifts could attend.
Training built around real workplace scenarios
Instruction centred on situations that employees of sensitive government offices are likely to face. Participants studied online fraud, social engineering, impersonation, malicious links and compromised devices, along with the basic steps for responding to an incident. Examples included messages that falsely appear to come from senior officials, doubtful email attachments, attempts to extract confidential details and the misuse of digital identities. Attendees were taught how to recognise these tactics, report them promptly and retain relevant records for any later inquiry.
The content was tailored by role. Security staff learned how online activity can affect the safety of protected premises. Administrative employees were guided on spotting suspicious correspondence and bogus requests. Technical personnel worked on infected devices, digital evidence and first-response measures.
Evidence handling received special emphasis. Mishandling a phone, message or file after a suspected breach can hamper an investigation, so trainers stressed quick reporting, keeping material intact and following established procedures.
Officials stress preparedness
DCP Alok Kumar of Delhi Police said stronger cyber readiness is essential for those guarding sensitive establishments. “Cyber threats today do not recognise boundaries,” he said, adding that focused training can help personnel deal with increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Khushhal Kaushik, Founder and CEO of Lisianthus Tech, said security at high-risk locations must factor in digital dangers alongside physical ones. He said the course was built on practical scenarios, digital evidence handling and rapid-response procedures. Other people associated with the programme also called for cyber awareness to become part of everyday security routines.
The training comes as government bodies depend more heavily on interconnected communication networks, digital records and electronic devices. Even where critical systems are well protected, employees can still be tricked by phishing or impersonation, making human error a persistent weak point. Regular training is meant to narrow that gap, and it complements specialised technology rather than replacing it.
The workshop is a capacity-building exercise, not an audit or certification of Rashtrapati Bhavan’s cyber preparedness. Its lasting value will depend on whether staff apply what they learned in daily work, supported by periodic refresher courses and functioning incident-reporting channels.
