For ‘new India’ to reach greater heights, cyber risks must be identified and managed effectively along with promoting cyber-responsible businesses, government, and citizens. Elucidate. – INSIGHTSIAS

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Topic: basics of cyber security.

6. For ‘new India’ to reach greater heights, cyber risks must be identified and managed effectively along with promoting cyber-responsible businesses, government, and citizens. Elucidate. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Live Mint

Why the question:

In the wee hours of Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Twitter account was hacked and a false tweet sent out.

Directive word: 

Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by context of ‘new India’ which with ushering in a digital revolution.

Body:

In the first part, begin by various cyber-attacks in India. Give statistics to show the increasing trend in cyber-attacks.

Next, mention the various way to identify and neutralise cybersecurity threats at citizen, government and business levels.

Next, write about the need for inculcating a responsible behaviour and cyber awareness at all levels.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.

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