Insta
Late Enough, But India Finally Starts Work On Cyber Security Research And Development
Swarajya Staff
Oct 24, 2016, 02:53 PM | Updated 02:53 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Bewildered by the breach in the country’s banking system, and in view of the rising threat to critical information technology infrastructure from aggressive cyber warfare strategies of rival countries like China, the government has decided to roll out a fund for sustainable research and development in the field of cyber security. Set at Rs 1,000 crore, the fund will be sourced from the Department of Science and Technology.
To be administered by a high-power committee headed by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, the scheme for which this fund is allocated will be responsible for the development of technology for protection of critical infrastructure needed by law enforcement agencies. The mandate to operationalise and implement the scheme will lie with the National Security Council Secretariat.
As part of the scheme, research will be conducted in the field of cyber security, centres of excellence will be set up to step up participation and inter-operable laboratories will be developed for testing of software and hardware, indigenisation of products and human resource development.
With recent advances in information technology and communication, and growing coverage of the internet, more and more people and assets have become vulnerable to cyber breach. “Such cyber incidents and risks may cause major disruptions that could impact the economy. Dependence on a few countries for technology and equipment could compromise national interest and security,” the Hindu Business Line quoted an official as saying. Therefore, it is important that the government takes up this initiative with utmost seriousness.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.