The framework — Secure for Society, MDIF
Secure for Society
The framework

What Secure for
Society™ covers

Six domains, clear criteria and a public registry — a common language for what digital safety means, and how it is recognised.

Framework domains

The six domains

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Cyber Safety

Protection against phishing, OTP/UPI fraud, account takeover and social-engineering — the everyday threats facing ordinary users.

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AI Awareness

Spotting deepfakes and AI-driven scams, and building the judgement to use AI tools responsibly and safely.

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Digital Literacy

Core skills for first-time and low-confidence users to transact, learn and communicate online securely.

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Privacy & Data Protection

Rights-respecting data practice aligned with India's DPDP framework — consent, minimisation and user control.

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Fraud Prevention & Response

Awareness, clear reporting pathways and escalation to the 1930 cyber helpline when incidents occur.

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Responsible & Sustainable Tech

Ethical, inclusive and environmentally responsible technology that serves communities and the planet.

How it is recognised

Recognition, by level

Organisations progress through published, verifiable levels. Recognised organisations and credentials appear in the public registry so anyone can check them.

Level 1

Aware

Foundational digital-safety awareness across the organisation and its community.

Level 2

Practising

Documented practices, named responsibilities and active user education in place.

Level 3

Assured

Independently assessed against the full framework and listed in the public registry.

A public, verifiable registry

The framework, criteria and registry are published openly by the certification body — independent of commercial issuing.

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