A summit on cyber security will be held in Hyderabad, focused on exploring hacking-related topics.

The Hyderabad City Police Commissionerate and the Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) are organizing the Hyderabad Annual Cybersecurity Knowledge (HACK) Summit 2023. The summit will gather industry experts, government officials, and thought leaders to discuss the current state of cybersecurity. It will take place on April 12 and will address topics such as talent building, skill gap addressing, and protecting businesses from cyber threats.

The HCSC Cybersecurity Summit 2023 aims to provide a networking platform for cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and government agencies. Participants will engage in discussions, ask questions, and learn from the experiences of others. The summit will feature notable figures such as Information Technology Minister K T Rama Rao, Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali, former IPS official Sanjay Sahay, and badminton star Jwala Gutta.

HCSC Chairman and Commissioner of Police, C. V. Anand, emphasized the importance of being vigilant and informed citizens and businesses, as cybercrime has become an endemic that infiltrates every aspect of society. Secretary General of HCSC, Chaitanya Gorrepati, said that the summit presents an excellent opportunity for professionals and experts from various fields to come together and address the pressing challenges in cybersecurity.

HCSC Joint Secretary for Cyber Forum, Santosh Kaveti, announced plans to launch monthly business connects, a series of short films to promote awareness, and continue executing ongoing programs such as Cyber Smart Program and Cyber Squad for schools. HCSC is a not-for-profit society that brings together the Hyderabad City Police Commissionerate, various establishments, government agencies, and citizens to promote safety and security in the city. The society focuses on women's safety, traffic safety, infrastructure security, and cybersecurity and collaborates with stakeholders from diverse sectors to create awareness and enhance safety.