DIGITAL SECURITY
INITIATIVES BY
GOVT OF INDIA.
Presentation By:
Vanshika Dhiman
LIST OF
CONTENTS
Institutional
The Rising Cyber Framework for Key Policy Initiatives
Threat Cybersecurity
Emerging Capacity Building &
Technologies in Conclusion
Skill Development
Cybersecurity
THE RISING CYBER
THREAT LANDSCAPE
IN INDIA
India has emerged as a global leader in the digital
landscape, with a staggering 936 million Internet
subscribers (Till Dec 2023, TRAI), transforming it into
one of the largest connected nations worldwide.
Termed as 'Digital Nagriks', Indians are increasingly
integrating the internet into their daily lives, relying
on it for essential needs such as business
transactions, education, financial activities, and
accessing government services digitally.
Although this Digitalization has made things
much more convenient and accessible, it also
puts us at a bigger risk of Cyber Attacks and
Data Breaches. Recently, the frequency of
these has increased, the figures being:
13.91 lakh cybersecurity incidents reported
to CERT-In in 2022
78% increase in ransomware attacks on
Indian enterprises (2021-2023)
Top Targets:
BFSI sector (35% of attacks)
Healthcare (22%)
Critical Infrastructure (18%)
INSTITUTIONAL
FRAMEWORK FOR
CYBERSECURITY
Recognizing the critical importance of a secure
digital environment, the Government of India has
been implementing robust policies aimed at
safeguarding its vast online community. These
measures are designed to ensure a safe, trusted,
and secure cyberspace amidst the growing
prevalence of cyber threats and attacks in
today's interconnected world. These include
Cert-in, NCIIPC, I4C, Policy Initiatives, etc.
CERT-IN:
Established as the national agency for incident
response under Section 70B of the Information
Technology Act, 2000, the Indian Computer
Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) plays an
imperative role in safeguarding India's cyber
landscape. Functions:
24/7 incident response
Vulnerability coordination
Security guidelines issuance
It has registered several cases of cybercrimes during
the last three years. The details are as follows.
NATIONAL CRITICAL INFORMATION
INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION CENTRE (NCIIPC)
IT IS DESIGNATED AS THE NATIONAL NODAL AGENCY IN TERMS OF CRITICAL
INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION.PROTECTS:
POWER GRIDS
BANKING SYSTEMS
TELECOM NETWORKS
INDIAN CYBER CRIME COORDINATION CENTRE (I4C)
CENTRALIZED AGENCY TO COMBAT CYBERCRIMES
ENHANCES COORDINATION AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES
PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
THE NATIONAL CYBER CRIME REPORTING PORTAL
(HTTPS://CYBERCRIME.GOV.IN) HAS BEEN LAUNCHED.
KEY POLICY INITIATIVES:
NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
POLICY 2020: BILL 2023
OBJECTIVES: KEY PROVISIONS:
CREATE WORKFORCE OF 5 LAKH DATA LOCALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
CYBERSECURITY UP TO ₹500 CRORE PENALTIES FOR
PROFESSIONALS BY 2025 BREACHES
ESTABLISH CYBER DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENT OF DATA
PROTECTION AUTHORITY
CENTERS IN ALL STATES
CYBER SURAKSHIT
BHARAT INITIATIVE
COMPONENTS:
CISO TRAINING
PROGRAMS
AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
FOR MSMES
MAJOR OPERATIONAL
INITIATIVES
Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Multifaceted awareness campaigns:
Reporting and Management System: Public Awareness Campaigns:
Educating citizens/businesses on cyber
Immediate Reporting: Enables real-time threats. Programs like Cyber Jaagrookta
reporting of financial cyber frauds Diwas
Funds Protection: Blocks siphoning of Threat Alerts:
money by fraudsters Regular advisories by CERT-In on emerging
risks
Helpline 1930: Toll-free number for
Capacity Building:
cyber fraud complaints
Specialized training for police, prosecutors,
Online Portal: Complaints can be judges
lodged digitally for quick resolution Forensic Upgrades:
Swift Response: Ensures rapid action to Advanced tools for digital investigations
assist victims Mobile/dark web tracking capabilities
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
IN CYBERSECURITY
AI-Based Threat Detection
Deployed at:
NPCI for payment fraud detection
CERT-In for anomaly detection
2. Quantum Cryptography
DRDO's quantum key distribution trials
Planning quantum-safe networks by 2026
3. Blockchain for Security
Use Cases:
Land records in Telangana
Certificate verification in education
CHALLENGES &
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
CHALLENGES:
Challenges:
Shortage of 1.5 million cybersecurity professionals
Low cybersecurity budgets in government
departments
Coordination gaps between agencies
Future Roadmap:
National Cyber Security Strategy 2025 (upcoming)
Cyber Defence Corps proposal
Cyber Peacekeeping in international relations
CONCLUSION
The Government of India has taken significant strides in
strengthening cybersecurity through comprehensive
initiatives like the I4C and National Cyber Crime
Reporting Portal. These measures enhance coordination
among law enforcement agencies and empower citizens
to report cybercrimes efficiently. While challenges
remain, these efforts demonstrate India’s commitment
to creating a safer digital ecosystem. Continued public
awareness and technological upgrades will be crucial in
combating evolving cyber threats effectively.
"In cybersecurity, vigilance is not an option but a
necessity"
THANK
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