INDIA’S CYBER SITUATION

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• The Indian digital landscape has seen an unbelievable amount of transformation in a short
duration of time, having grown substantially over a relatively shorter period.

• It has also created new vulnerabilities and opportunities for disruption.

• India was ranked among the top five countries to be affected by cybercrime, according to a 22
October report by online security firm ”Symantec Corp”.

• According to the web portal Research and Markets, the current size of the Cyber Security
industry in India is estimated to be $3.8 Bn. Market watchers estimate that the Indian Cyber
Security market would grow at a CAGR of 15 – 20% during the years 2018-2023.
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Cyber law

• The IT Act was first formulated in 2000, and then was

revised in 2008 and came into force a year late. The
Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2008 amended
a number of sections that were related to digital data,
electronic devices and cybercrimes.

• Cyber security is exercised under sections 43 (data

protection), 66 (hacking), 66A (measures against sending
offensive messages), 66B (punishment for illegally
possessing stolen computer resources or communication
devices), 67(protection against unauthorised access to
data), 69 (cyber terrorism), 70 (securing access or
attempting to secure access to a protected system) and 72
(privacy and confidentiality) among others.
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• Similarly, The National Cyber Security Policy, 2013
was developed to build a secure and resilient
cyberspace for India’s citizens and businesses

• Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-

in) was established in January 2004 to enhance the
security of India’s Communications and Information
Infrastructure through proactive action and effective
collaboration.

• To combat cybersecurity violations and prevent their

increase, Computer Emergency Response Team
(CERT-in) in February 2017 launched ‘Cyber
Swachhta Kendra’.
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• The Government of India has formulated a National
Crisis Management Plan for tackling cyber-attacks
and cyber terrorism. This plan is re-evaluated yearly and
updated to tackle the changing landscape of cyber
threats

• Cyber Surakshit Bharat to spread awareness ,build

capacity as well as enable government departments on
steps that need to be taken to create a Cyber Resilient IT
set up.

• Although the Government of India has passed laws and

set up agencies, the onus is on the individual States to
take up initiatives, drive on-ground implementation and
ensure that a safe cyber space is created in the local
environment. Hence, it becomes imperative for each
State to adopt a dynamic approach to maintain a safe
cyber space through effective and ever-evolving
policies.