Introduction

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The National Campaign on Cybersecurity & AI Safety for Traders was officially launched in New Delhi to strengthen cyber resilience within India’s trading community. The campaign brings together leading policymakers, industry experts, and cybersecurity professionals to promote safer digital practices and responsible AI adoption in trade.

Spearheaded by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Mastercard, and CyberPeace, the initiative aims to equip traders with essential knowledge and tools to safeguard their businesses against evolving digital threats while leveraging AI for growth.

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Participation

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The launch event witnessed participation from prominent leaders and experts, including:

• Shri Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament and Secretary-General, CAIT
• Shri Ari Sarker, President Asia Pacific, Mastercard
• Shri Gautam Aggarwal, Division President South, Mastercard
• Lt. General (Dr.) Rajesh Pant, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.), Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, PMO, Government of India, and Member, Global Advisory Council, CyberPeace
• Shri M. A. K. P. Singh, Member, Global Advisory Council, CyberPeace
  
  

The event saw enthusiastic participation from traders, policymakers, cybersecurity experts, and representatives from the digital ecosystem.

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Key Takeaways

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The sessions focused on pressing cybersecurity concerns such as phishing, smishing, ransomware, QR code frauds, e-commerce scams, and identity theft. Speakers shared practical insights on building cyber resilience and implementing best practices for safe AI use in business operations. A key message from the event was the collective responsibility of traders, organizations, and policymakers to create a robust and secure digital trading environment.

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Way Forward

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The launch marks the beginning of a nationwide campaign featuring awareness programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives designed to empower the trading community for a safer and smarter digital future.

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