What is Cyber Security (and its role in radicalization)?
Historical Background
Key Points
10 points- 1.
Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) e.g., power grids, financial systems, defense networks from cyberattacks.
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Prevention of cyber espionage, data theft, and sabotage by state and non-state actors.
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Countering online radicalization and the spread of extremist propaganda through social media and other platforms.
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Monitoring and disrupting terrorist communication on digital platforms, including encrypted messaging services.
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Digital forensics for investigating cybercrimes and terror-related activities to gather evidence.
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Cyber hygiene and awareness campaigns for citizens to protect themselves from online manipulation and threats.
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Development of robust cyber defense mechanisms and technologies, including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
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International cooperation for combating cross-border cyber threats, sharing threat intelligence, and coordinated responses.
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Legal frameworks to prosecute cybercriminals and terrorists using digital means, ensuring jurisdiction and enforcement.
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Capacity building for law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and the judiciary in the cyber domain.
Recent Developments
6 developmentsIncreased focus on AI and Machine Learning for automated threat detection, analysis, and response.
Growing concern over ransomware attacks targeting critical services and state-sponsored cyber warfare.
Debate on data localization and privacy concerns versus national security needs for data access.
Development of quantum-resistant cryptography to secure communications against future quantum computing threats.
Strengthening of public-private partnerships in cyber security to leverage expertise and resources.
India's push for a global framework for responsible state behavior in cyberspace and combating cyber terrorism.