JAMMU, April 30, 2026 : Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo inaugurated the Jammu & Kashmir Security Operations Centre (JK SOC), marking a major step toward strengthening the Union Territoryâs cyber security framework.
đť A Nerve Centre for Cyber Defence
The newly established JK SOC will:
- Provide 24Ă7 monitoring of government digital systems
- Enable real-time threat detection & response
- Protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from cyber attacks
Dulloo пОдŃĐľŃĐş that with rapid digitisation of governance, robust cyber security is now essential to ensure safe and seamless public service delivery.
âď¸ Advanced Capabilities
The centre is equipped with:
- Threat intelligence systems
- Vulnerability assessment tools
- Security analytics for proactive defence
It will also work closely with national agencies like CERT-In for coordinated cyber incident management.
đĽ Key Officials Present
The inauguration was attended by senior officials including:
- Shaleen Kabra
- Chandraker Bharti
- Ramesh Kumar
- Piyush Singla
- VTV Ramana
- Mahima Madan
- J S Modi
A detailed presentation on the SOCâs functioning was delivered by Anil Kumar Sharma.
đ Securing Digital Governance
The JK SOC is expected to act as the backbone of cyber security in Jammu & Kashmir, ensuring that e-governance services remain secure, reliable, and resilient against evolving cyber threats.
