Synopsis: Cyber-attacks are increasing on civilian targets and infrastructure around the globe. Thus, there is a critical need to strengthen the Cyber resilience of civilian infrastructure. Background Cyber, which is regarded as the fifth dimension of warfare, is now largely being employed against civilian targets. For instance, several high-profile cyberattacks were reported from the United… Continue reading Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure
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Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Reasons behind Cyberattacks:4 Factors fueling Cyberattacks:5 Way Forward: Synopsis: The 21st century is going to be an era of data revolution wherein almost all the activities would be carried on in cyberspace. This calls for creating some global rules to protect cyberspace as their absence has failed to prevent cyberattacks even on… Continue reading Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
“Cybercrime Volunteer Programme” – No Centralised list of Volunteers Maintained
What is the News? Union Home Ministry has said that it does not maintain a centralised list of volunteers enrolled under the cybercrime volunteer programme. The ministry also said that it is because the police is a “State subject” under the 7th Schedule of the Constitution. What is the issue? A Right to Information Act(RTI)… Continue reading “Cybercrime Volunteer Programme” – No Centralised list of Volunteers Maintained
“Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
What is the News? The Microsoft president urged India and the U.S. to join the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. The Paris call for Trust and Security now has 75 countries on board. It deals with the new cybersecurity threats faced in the world. About Paris Call for Trust and Security in… Continue reading “Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
Increasing cyber threat and need for Cyber strategy
Synopsis: As per the reports, China is increasing cyber-attacks. India needs to prepare a cyber strategy to tackle cyber warfare effectively. Contents1 Background2 What are the revelations made by the Recorded Future?3 What are the recent infamous cyber espionages at the global level?4 Russia: Background Recently, the Recorded Future (a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm) revealed an… Continue reading Increasing cyber threat and need for Cyber strategy
Cyber attacks on critical Infrastructure
Synopsis: At present Critical infrastructure of India is vulnerable to cyberattacks. The government have to strengthen its cybersecurity initiatives. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the critical infrastructure?3 Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructures:4 Suggestions to protect critical infrastructure: Introduction: Recently Massachusetts-based firm Recorded Future released a study. It mentioned that Mumbai power outages can be a cyber attack… Continue reading Cyber attacks on critical Infrastructure
“Cyber Volunteer programme” for Citizens
What is News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informs the Lok Sabha that a “Cyber Volunteer programme” has been rolled out. The Ministry also informed that the services of Cyber volunteers will be utilized by the State police as per requirement. About Cyber Crime Volunteers Program: Launched by: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Aim… Continue reading “Cyber Volunteer programme” for Citizens
Rise of Lateral Surveillance in India
Synopsis: The notification on the IT rules 2021 promotes lateral surveillance. It has given a new meaning to ‘Citizen watch’. Contents1 Introduction: 1.0.1 What is lateral surveillance?1.0.2 What is the extent of lateral surveillance in India, and what are its impacts?1.0.3 What will be the outcome of the policy? Introduction: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre… Continue reading Rise of Lateral Surveillance in India
Cyber Attacks in India and Institutional arrangements for Cybersecurity
Synopsis: India’s Critical Infrastructure is vulnerable to Cyberattacks from foreign countries. India needs to upgrade its Institutional arrangements for Cybersecurity. Background Recently, The New York Times reported that China is threatening India through Cyber-attacks. It raised the possibility that the power outage in Mumbai (on October 13 2020) could have been an attack by a… Continue reading Cyber Attacks in India and Institutional arrangements for Cybersecurity
Cyber attacks and Cyber Security in India – Explained Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is Cyber Security?3 Few recent examples of cyber attacks in India4 Government initiatives to strengthen Cyber Security in India5 Challenges in tackling cyber offences6 Suggestions to improve cyber security7 Conclusion Introduction Recently there were many instances of Chinese led cyber-attacks on Indians and India based companies. A US-based cyber group has informed… Continue reading Cyber attacks and Cyber Security in India – Explained Pointwise
