Global Counter Terrorism Council’s 3rd Cybersecurity Conference

What did Rrahul Sethi speak about at the Global Counter Terrorism Council's 3rd Cybersecurity Conference?

Rrahul Sethi, Managing Director of Metaverse911, spoke on cybersecurity in the metaverse at the GCTC's 3rd Cybersecurity Conference: how the metaverse is used for training today, where it is vulnerable, and what organisations can do to protect users and their data. The conference took place in the presence of the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar.

What is the Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC)?

The Global Counter Terrorism Council is an India-based civil society think tank whose mission is to prevent, combat and prosecute terrorist acts worldwide. Its 3rd Cybersecurity Conference brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss how enterprises can build resilience against cyber attacks. Rrahul Sethi spoke at the invitation of Aditya Tikoo, Founder and Convener of GCTC.

What are the main security vulnerabilities in the metaverse?

Rrahul Sethi told the Global Counter Terrorism Council's 3rd Cybersecurity Conference that weak authentication, insecure communication channels and poor coding practices can all be exploited by attackers in the metaverse. These weaknesses put user safety and privacy at risk, which is why he set out practical steps for organisations to keep metaverse users safe.

How can organisations keep metaverse users safe from cyber threats?

Organisations can keep metaverse users safe by using multi-factor authentication, regular audits, encryption and secure communication channels, and by teaching users about cyber threats. At the GCTC 3rd Cybersecurity Conference, Rrahul Sethi also pointed to AI-enabled training, realistic simulations, collaborative learning and greater user awareness as ways to counter threats in the metaverse.

How should metaverse platforms protect user data and privacy?

Metaverse platforms should be transparent about data policies, obtain user consent, collect only the data they need and comply with the latest regulations, Rrahul Sethi said at the GCTC 3rd Cybersecurity Conference. He also noted that police forces and military bases around the world already train in the metaverse and virtual reality using simulations of real-life combat scenarios.