Cyber Security in India, Types of Cyber Threat; Cyberattacks in India, Download PDF

Cyber Security in India

Cyberspace is a global domain within the information environment that includes the internet, telecommunication network, computer systems and embedded processors and controllers. It is connected to the internet ecosystem. Over the last decade, cyber intrusions and attacks have increased dramatically. Hence cyber-security is needed to protect critical information from damage, misuse and economic espionage.

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Types of cyber threats:

Phishing: deceptive e-mails and websites are used for gathering personal information.
Malware: it refers to malicious software that causes damage to single computers, servers or computer networks. Various types of malware are ransomware, spyware, virus, worms, Trojans etc.
Denial of Service (DoS) attacks: for shutting down a machine or network to make it inaccessible to its users, this type of attack occurs. It is targeted by flooding traffic or sending information that would result in a crash.
Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks: these are eavesdropping attacks. It takes place in the case of a two-party transaction where attackers put themselves in it. By interrupting traffic, they filter and steal data.
Structured Query Language (SQL) Injection: it is a programming language for the communication of databases. The attack takes place on servers that store critical data for websites and services. Malicious code is used to divulge information in a server that it normally would not.

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Cyber-attack in India
Some of the examples of the recent attack
Cyber Security Framework
Laws of India
Government policy
Cyber Security Hierarchy in India
International system

Conclusion

The cyber-security framework can be envisaged through the P-P-P Model. Security audit adhering to international standards should apply to all government websites. Cyber-security drills can be carried out with the help of state-CERT. Government agencies that implement IT projects shall allocate appropriate for compliance with security requirement of IT Act, 2000 and state cybersecurity policy. There is a need for capacity building and awareness among citizens and small businesses for cybersecurity.

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