Data Security Council of India: Difference between revisions

'''Data Security Council of India''' (DSCI) is a premier industry body on data protection in India, setup by [http://www.nasscom.in/ NASSCOM®], committed to making cyberspace safe, secure and trusted by establishing best practices, standards and initiatives in cyber security and privacy.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Bajaj|first=Kamlesh|date=2012|title=Promoting data protection standards through contracts: The case of the data security council of India|journal=Review of Policy Research}}</ref> DSCI brings together national governments and their agencies, industry sectors including IT-BPM, BFSI, Telecom, industry associations, data protection authorities and think tanks for public advocacy, thought leadership, capacity building and outreach initiatives.

DSCI engages with governments, regulators, industry associations and think tanks on policy matters. To strengthen thought leadership in cyber security and privacy, DSCI develops best practices and [https://www.dsci.in/content/dsci-security-framework-dsf frameworks], publishes studies, surveys and papers. It builds capacity in security, privacy and cyber forensics through training and certification program for professionals and law enforcement agencies and engages stakeholders through various outreach initiatives including [https://www.dsci.in/content/events events], [https://www.dsci.in/content/dsci-excellence-awards awards], [https://www.dsci.in/chapters chapters], consultations and [https://www.dsci.in/content/become-member membership programs]. DSCI also endeavors to increase India’s share in the global security product and services market through global trade development initiatives. These aim to strengthen the security and privacy culture in the India.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}