The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has elevated Avtar Singh Hanspal to Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO), marking a new milestone in his nearly 17-year association with the organisation.
Hanspal brings extensive experience in network security, cybersecurity and vulnerability management. During his tenure at NIC, he has worked across technical and management roles, gaining expertise in the research, design, deployment and implementation of data centre network security systems.
In his new role, Hanspal will take on additional responsibilities in supporting NIC’s information security framework and cybersecurity initiatives. His experience in network protection and vulnerability management will contribute to efforts to address evolving cyber threats and strengthen the security of digital infrastructure.
His elevation marks a significant step in his professional journey and recognises his long-standing association with NIC’s technology and cybersecurity operations.
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