Medha AnandAIR 13 · CSE 2023 · 184 wordsTheir whole copy
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Cyberthreats are the emerging security challenges grappling India with likes of Pegasus, etc and threat costing around USD 20 billion in next five years.
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Kind of threats to cybersecurity:- (1) Phishing attacks on computer networks. (2) Money Extortion by blocking computer Networks. Ex- UK's NHS was targetted. (3) Spying on security personnels etc. Ex-Pegasus (4) Hacking of critical database. Ex- reports of China interfering with defence systems across India. (5) Viruses, Malwares being installed across Critical Infrastructure, Ex- Power Units etc. (6) India's rank on cybersecurity Index is 10/194, but considering huge population which is digitally illiterate, can create disaster.
Current framework of cybersecurity in India:- (1) India is not yet a member of Budapest Convention. (2) NCIIPC, I4C, National Cybersecurity centre are the institutional bodies created to safeguard cyber security. (3) National cybersecurity strategy and CERT-In ensure digital safety for digital nagriks. (4) State led initiatives. Ex-Kerala's Cyber Dome Project. (5) Awareness campaigns to ensure frequent software upgradation is done by people.
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Cybersecurity challenges are the emerging threats that may deter a nation's growth story, joining Budapest Convention can help tread the path.