India is growing at a rapid phase in Information and communication technology sector.
So we need an integrated cyber-security approach to address growing concerns.
What is India’s share in digital tech?
India is one of the key players in the digital and knowledge-based economy.
We hold more than a 50% share of the world’s outsourcing market.
India is world’s 3rd largest hub for technology-driven start-ups in the world.
Its ICT sector is estimated to reach the $225 billion landmark by 2020.
India has successfully implemented initiatives such as Aadhaar, MyGov, Government e-Market, DigiLocker, Bharat Net, etc.
What is the status of India in terms of cybersecurity?
Increasing digital integration in commerce and governance made India the 5th most vulnerable country in the world in terms of cyber security breaches.
Till June 2017, 27,482 cybersecurity threats had been reported in the country, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team’s (CERT) report.
In India, in May 2017, a data breach at the food delivery App, Zomato, led to personal information of about 17 million users being stolen and put for sale on the Darknet.
Similarly, hackers stole data from 57 million Uber riders and drivers.
There are rising number of viruses and malwares are also being developed, which gives the attackers cross-platform options.
What are the measures taken by India?
India has ranked 23 out of 165 nations in the commitment of nations to cyber security, which is a significant achievement .
India is planning for an integrated cybersecurity policies and frameworks and creating adequate infrastructure to tackle cyber threats.
To address the rising cyber threats in India, the nation had hosted 15th Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team conference and 5thGlobal Conference on Cyberspace 2017 in Delhi.
In the recent summits India reaffirmed a global call to action for all United Nations member nations to not attack the core of the Internet even when in a state of war.
The government is keen to fund cybersecurity research, it announced that it will award a grant worth Rs. 5 crore to start-ups working on innovations in the field of cybersecurity.
