Kerala Police Strengthens Cybersecurity with Advanced Security Operations Centre (SOC)

In a significant step towards bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC) of the Kerala Police Cyber Division via video conferencing. The SOC is designed to enhance the security of police systems and critical infrastructure, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.

C-DOT’s Role in Developing TRINETRA

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has designed and developed TRINETRA, an advanced Cyber Security Operation Centre for the Kerala Police. This initiative underscores India’s commitment to developing indigenous cybersecurity solutions.

What is TRINETRA?

TRINETRA is an AI-powered, indigenous, integrated cybersecurity platform tailored to meet the cybersecurity defense needs of enterprises and critical sectors. This advanced system enables organizations to establish a comprehensive Security Operations Centre (SOC), providing the ability to:

• Monitor endpoints, network traffic, and user behavior.
• Identify vulnerabilities and detect anomalies proactively.
• Mitigate cyber threats effectively.

Objectives and Functionality of the SOC

The newly inaugurated SOC will play a crucial role in securing computers and critical infrastructure within the Kerala Police system. The centre will provide round-the-clock (24×7) cybersecurity monitoring and will focus on:

• Identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
• Protecting police headquarters, city commissionerates, and police stations.
• Ensuring robust data protection and safeguarding sensitive information.

This initiative marks a major leap in Kerala’s cybersecurity infrastructure, fortifying the state’s digital assets against potential cyberattacks.

Participants in the Inaugural Event

The offline inaugural function witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including:

• Kadakampally Surendran, Hon. MLA, Kazhakootam.
• Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, Executive Vice President, C-DOT.
• Councilor Sridevi. A.
• Technopark CEO, Sanjeev Nair.
• G. Tech Secretary, Sreekumar. V.
• Cyber Operation SP, Ankit Ashokan.
• DySP Arunkumar. S.
• Cyber Dome Inspector, Krishnan Potty KG.

Commitment to Indigenous Cybersecurity Development

Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, expressed his gratitude to Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, for his unwavering support in strengthening India’s indigenous cybersecurity ecosystem. He reaffirmed C-DOT’s commitment to the development and scalability of advanced telecom and cybersecurity technologies, ensuring India remains self-reliant in this critical domain.

Summary of the News

Aspect	Details
Why in News?	Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC) of the Kerala Police Cyber Division via video conferencing to strengthen cybersecurity for police systems and critical infrastructure.
Developing Agency	Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, designed and developed the TRINETRA Cyber Security Operation Centre for Kerala Police.
What is TRINETRA?	TRINETRA is an AI-powered, indigenous, integrated cybersecurity platform that enables enterprises to set up a comprehensive Security Operations Centre (SOC). It helps monitor endpoints, network traffic, and user behavior, proactively identifying vulnerabilities, detecting anomalies, and mitigating cyber threats.
SOC’s Role and Objectives	– 24×7 cybersecurity monitoring for Kerala Police. – Protecting police headquarters, city commissionerates, and police stations. – Identifying and mitigating cyber threats. – Ensuring robust data protection and cybersecurity resilience.
Key Participants at the Event	– Kadakampally Surendran, Hon. MLA, Kazhakootam. – Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, Executive Vice President, C-DOT. – Councilor Sridevi. A. – Technopark CEO, Sanjeev Nair. – G. Tech Secretary, Sreekumar. V. – Cyber Operation SP, Ankit Ashokan. – DySP Arunkumar. S. – Cyber Dome Inspector, Krishnan Potty KG.
C-DOT’s Commitment	Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, expressed gratitude to Pinarayi Vijayan for supporting India’s indigenous cybersecurity ecosystem. He assured C-DOT’s continued commitment to developing and scaling advanced telecom and cybersecurity technologies for national security.
Significance of the Initiative	The SOC and TRINETRA system mark a major milestone in Kerala’s cybersecurity infrastructure, reinforcing the state’s proactive approach to protecting digital assets and enhancing its cybersecurity resilience.