The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, is organising the 3rd National Conference on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics & Intelligence (NCCDFI 2026) on November 16-17, 2026, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, 15 Janpath, New Delhi, centered around the theme “Cyber Secure Bharat: Fortifying India’s Digital Future.
The conference assumes noteworthy significance in the present digital era, wherein the increasing dependence on digital technologies, the emergence of sophisticated cyber threats and the evolving nature of cybercrime have made cyber security and digital investigation critical areas of national importance.
The journey of NCCDFI began in 2024 with its inaugural edition in Kohima, Nagaland, held from 25–26 July 2024 at the Capital Convention Centre, Organised by NIELIT Kohima in collaboration with the Nagaland Police and the Department of Information Technology & Communication, Government of Nagaland. Building on the foundation laid in Kohima, the second edition of NCCDFI was held in 2025 at Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam. Drawing on the success of its preceding editions, the conference expanded its reach from a regional initiative into a broader national platform. The third edition aims to further strengthen this platform through wider participation, technology demonstrations, knowledge exchange and stronger collaboration among key stakeholders.
NCCDFI 2026 will provide a knowledge-sharing platform for stakeholders from government, law enforcement, defence, judiciary, technology providers, industry, academia and the cybersecurity ecosystem to deliberate on emerging cyber threats and evolving challenges in digital investigations and cyber resilience. The conference will focus on strengthening coordination among agencies, enhancing capacity in cybersecurity and digital forensics, facilitating policy dialogue and exploring the application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Security and Cyber Intelligence.
NCCDFI 2026 is supported by a strong group of industry partners, bringing together leading organisations in digital forensics, cybersecurity and investigative technologies. The knowledge partners includes Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), CERT-In, Delhi Police, CyberPeace, Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC), Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, Maharashtra Cyber, Manipur Police, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), Hyderabad, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The industry partners includes STELLAR, Power Forensics & Digital Intelligence, Magnet Forensics, MSAB, Cyint Technologies, 3rd Eye Techno Solutions, Advanced Digital Forensic Solutions, Inc., Oxygen Forensics and VERTEXON LABS. Their participation will contribute industry expertise, technology demonstrations and practical insights, strengthening the conference’s focus on advancing capabilities in cybersecurity, digital forensics and digital investigations.
The conference will focus on 10 key tracks covering the evolving cybersecurity landscape: Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, AI Security, Critical Infrastructure, Threat Intelligence, Blockchain & Crypto, Drone & IoT Forensics, Digital Evidence, Cyber Law, and Cloud Security. These tracks will bring together experts and practitioners to explore emerging threats, technological advancements, investigative techniques, regulatory developments and strategies for building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.
The two-day conference will feature an inaugural session, technical and business sessions, panel discussions, an industry exhibition and Cyber Kushti 2026 – Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon. The technical sessions will cover key areas including national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, incident response, AI-enabled cyber threats, automated digital investigations, cyber threat intelligence, financial cybercrime, advanced device and multimedia forensics, law-enforcement readiness, international cooperation, digital evidence, quantum computing, autonomous systems, frontier technologies, capacity building and the national cyber ecosystem. The exhibition during the conference will showcase technologies and solutions in digital forensics, cybersecurity, drone technology, surveillance systems and AI-driven security, with opportunities for technical interactions and business-to-business engagements.
A key highlight of NCCDFI 2026, “Cyber Kushti 2026- Cybersecurity & AI Hackathon”, will be organised alongside the technical sessions. The three-level competition is structured around the themes of Review, Attack and Defend, reflecting critical aspects of modern cybersecurity operations. The hackathon has received an overwhelming response, with 1,031 teams comprising 3,093 participants registering for the competition. Of these, 923 teams (2,769 participants) have been shortlisted for Level 1, while 50 teams have qualified for Level 2 and 10 teams for Level 3.
NCCDFI 2026 will also feature the signing of MoUs between NIELIT and industry partners, aimed at strengthening institutional partnership, knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, research and development, and capacity building in the fields of cyber security, digital forensics & intelligence, etc. These collaborations are envisaged to establish a framework for long-term cooperation and facilitate industry-academia engagement and promote future collaborative initiatives in these critical domains.
Through NCCDFI 2026, NIELIT along with its supporting organisations and institutional partners, seeks to contribute towards strengthening professional competencies, fostering institutional collaboration and supporting the development of a secure, resilient and trusted digital ecosystem in the country.
