Bangladesh Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) has been formed as per the provisions of the Digital Security Act 2018 to ensure cyber-security of the country. Such drills are being conducted regularly to ensure data security in important government information infrastructures, informed the BGD e-GOV CIRT.

On the occasion of the 50th Victory Day of Bangladesh and Mujib Centenary in 2021, BGD e-GOV CIRT has organized three consecutive cyber drills. A two-day long cyber-drill will be organized on 23-24 August 2021 to enhance the skills of all university students and give them an idea of cyber-security through participation.

Drills will be conducted to increase the cyber incident handling efficiency of financial institutions. Besides, a national cyber drill will be held on December 12 on the occasion of ‘Digital Bangladesh Day’.

Details of participation in the cyber drill have been published on the BGD e-GOV CIRT website www.cirt.gov.bd.

The cyber drill will be supported and supervised by the Digital Security Agency (DSA) and the Bangladesh Computer Council.