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Topic: basics of cyber security
5. While India’s Cyber Security Strategy is evolving, there is a need for certain elements in our overall approach to fighting cybercrime in India which should separate mild threats from the more serious ones which needs more emphasis. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live MInt
Why the question:
In 2013, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) was established under rules issued under the Information Technology Act, 2000, to serve as a “trusted referral agency” that users could turn to in the event of a cyber-attack. The role of CERT-In was to provide technical assistance in the event of a breach, and as such it had no mandate to assess the privacy implications of such breaches.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about India’s cyber security strategy and need for an overall strategy with more emphasis on severe threats and as well adequately addresses mild ones.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving statistic highlighting India’s vulnerability to cybercrimes.
Body:
First, write about the India’s evolving cyber security strategy and its various components.
Next, write about the various types of cyberthreats of varying degree of vulnerability and the disadvantages associated with classifying them as one.
Next, write about measures required to counter the above in policy making and developing a strategy for various types of cybercrimes.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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