BE SMART & CREATIVE IN CYBER WORLD

TOPIC
 CYBER SECURITY
 INDIAN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE
 CYBER CRIME
 CYBER TERRORISM
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CYBER SECURITY
Computer security, also known as cyber security or IT security, is the protection of computer
systems from the theft or damage to their hardware, software or information, as well as from
disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
Cyber security protects the data and integrity of computing assets belonging to or
connecting to an organization’s network. Its purpose is to defend those assets against all
threat actors throughout the entire life cycle of a cyber-attack.

CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

The number of cyber security incidents has gradually increased in India over the last few
years. As per the information collected by India’s Computer Emergency Response Team
(CERT-in), 44,679, 49,455 and 50,362 cyber security incidents took place in India during the
years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. These incidents include phishing, website intrusions
and defacements, virus and denial of service attacks amongst others.

Additionally, while India is ranked a high 23rd out of 165 nations (with a score of 0.683) in a
global index that measures the commitment of nations across the world to cybersecurity, it
is still classified under the "maturing" category, and not the “leading” category that includes
countries like Singapore. France, United States and Australia.

Thankfully, India hasn’t been completely oblivious to the growing necessity of ensuring cyber
security. It has set up its own ‘cyber security architecture’ that will comprise of the National
Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) for threat assessment and information sharing among
stakeholders, the Cyber Operation Centre that will jointly be run by the NTRO and the armed
forces for threat management and mitigation for identified critical sectors, and the National
Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) under the NTRO for providing
cover to ‘critical information infrastructure’.

National Cyber Security Policy 2013

The Government of India took the first formalized step towards cyber security in 2013, vide
the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Department of Electronics and
Information Technology’s National Cyber Security Policy, 2013. The Policy is aimed at building
a secure and resilient cyberspace for citizens, businesses and the Government. Its mission is
to protect cyberspace information and infrastructure, build capabilities to prevent and
 BE SMART & CREATIVE IN CYBER WORLD
respond to cyber-attacks, and minimize damages through coordinated efforts of institutional
structures, people, processes, and technology.

Some of the strategies adopted by the Policy include:

 Creating a secure cyber ecosystem through measures such as a national nodal

agency, encouraging organisations to designate a member of senior management
as the Chief Information Security Officer and develop information security policies.
 Creating an assurance framework.
 Encouraging open standards.
 Strengthening the regulatory framework coupled with periodic reviews, harmonization
with international standards, and spreading awareness about the legal framework.
 Creating mechanisms for security threats and responses to the same through national
systems and processes. National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in)
functions as the nodal agency for coordination of all cyber security efforts, emergency
responses, and crisis management.
 Securing e-governance by implementing global best practices, and wider use of
Public Key Infrastructure.
 Protection and resilience of critical information infrastructure with the National Critical
Information Infrastructure Protection Centre operating as the nodal agency.
 To promote cutting edge research and development of cyber security technology.
 Human Resource Development through education and training programs to build
capacity.

Cyber Swachhta Kendra

To combat cyber security violations and prevent their increase, Government of India’s
Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in) in February 2017 launched ‘Cyber
Swachhta Kendra’ (Botnet Cleaning and Malware Analysis Centre) a new desktop and
mobile security solution for cyber security in India. The centre is operated by CERT-in under
Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The Centre offers the following security and protective tools

1. USB Pratirodh
2. Samvid
3. M-Kavach
4. Browser JSGuard

Collaboration with industry partners

Development of Public Private Partnerships is an important strategy under the National Cyber
Security Policy 2013. To combat the ever-evolving techniques of cyber intrusions, MoU
between Cisco and CERT-In. And another Cyber Swachhta Kendra initiative, antivirus
company Quick Heal is providing a free bot removal Tool.
 BE SMART & CREATIVE IN CYBER WORLD
International Cooperation Initiatives

The Indian government has entered into cyber security collaborations with countries such as
the USA, European Union and Malaysia.

Future Initiatives

Experts have suggested the setting up of a National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to
address cyber security issues and improve implementation at a national level.

Another proposed measure is setting up of a National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC)

as a cyber security and e-surveillance agency, to screen communication metadata and co-
ordinate the intelligence gathering activities of other agencies.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CYBER CRIME

Types of Cyber Crime

 Hacking  Piracy
 Data Theft  Internet Scams
 Identity Theft  Child soliciting and Abuse
 Cyber Stalking  Computer vandalism
 Malware  Online gambling
 Spamming Phishing  Cyberterrorism
BE SMART & CREATIVE IN CYBER WORLD
BE SMART & CREATIVE IN CYBER WORLD
 BE SMART & CREATIVE IN CYBER WORLD
 For complete slide: https://www.slideshare.net/Deepakniit14/c3-11-sep
 CYBER SECURITY: https://d3pakblog.wordpress.com/category/cyber-security/
 CYBER TIPS: https://d3pakblog.wordpress.com/category/cyber-tips/

References

[1] Government of India launches ‘Cyber Swachhta Kendra’; a new mobile and desktop security solution, Tech 2, February 21,
2017, http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/government-of-india-launches-cyber-swachhta-kendra-a-new-mobile-and-
desktop-security-solution-363415.html
[2] As India Gears Up for Cybersecurity Challenges, Threats Are Multiplying, Security Intelligence, August
2016, https://securityintelligence.com/as-india-gears-up-for-cybersecurity-challenges-threats-are-multiplying/
[3] National Cyber Security Policy,
2013, http://meity.gov.in/sites/upload_files/dit/files/National%20Cyber%20Security%20Policy%20%281%29.pdf
[4] IT Minister orders measures to strengthen India’s cyber security, The Economic Times, 13 December
2016, http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/55963728.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm
_campaign=cppst
[5] http://www.cyberswachhtakendra.gov.in/about.html
[6] Ibid
[7] Government of India launches ‘Cyber Swachhta Kendra’; a new mobile and desktop security solution, Tech 2, February 21,
2017, http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/government-of-india-launches-cyber-swachhta-kendra-a-new-mobile-and-
desktop-security-solution-363415.html
[8] Cisco India unveils three cyber security initiatives, The Week, 22 December 2016,
http://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/cisco-india-unveils-three-cyber-security-initiatives.html
[9] FACT SHEET: Framework for the U.S.-India Cyber Relationship, The White House, Office of the Press Secretary,
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2016/06/07/fact-sheet-framework-us-india-cyber-relationship
[10] Upgrading India’s cyber security architecture, The Hindu, 9 March
2016, http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/upgrading-indias-cyber-security-architecture/article8327987.ece
[11] India’s Cyber Protection body pushes Ahead, Hindustan Times. 29 January 2014
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/india-s-cyber-protection-body-pushes-ahead/story-4xa9tjaz6ycfDpVg95YqPL.html
[12] Rs 1,000 crore set aside for Cyber Shield, Business Standard, 5 November 2014, http://www.business-
standard.com/article/economy-policy/rs-1-000-cr-set-aside-for-cyber-shield-114110401377_1.html

DEEPAK KUMAR

Digital Forensics | Cyber Intelligence

Skype: D3pakKumar

D3pak@Protonmail.com

www.D3pakblog.wordpress.com