“Cyber resilience is the new frontier of national security in a digitised economy”. Discuss.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
Topic: Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
Q6. “Cyber resilience is the new frontier of national security in a digitised economy”. Discuss. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question: Amidst the unfolding security concerns arising from tensions at the border with Pakistan, Finance chaired a meeting to review the cybersecurity preparedness of India’s financial institutions. Key Demand of the question: The question requires discussing how cyber resilience constitutes a new dimension of national security in a digital economy, identifying key challenges India faces, and suggesting viable measures to strengthen preparedness. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention how digital systems are now integral to governance, economy, and critical infrastructure, necessitating cyber resilience as a frontline security priority. Body Show how cyber resilience safeguards critical sectors, public trust, and economic stability in a digitised state Highlight institutional, capacity, and infrastructural challenges undermining cyber preparedness Suggest strategic, policy-level, and operational interventions to boost resilience Conclusion Assert that securing cyberspace is essential for India’s sovereignty and stability in the digital era, requiring whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches.
Why the question: Amidst the unfolding security concerns arising from tensions at the border with Pakistan, Finance chaired a meeting to review the cybersecurity preparedness of India’s financial institutions.
Key Demand of the question: The question requires discussing how cyber resilience constitutes a new dimension of national security in a digital economy, identifying key challenges India faces, and suggesting viable measures to strengthen preparedness.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Mention how digital systems are now integral to governance, economy, and critical infrastructure, necessitating cyber resilience as a frontline security priority.
• Show how cyber resilience safeguards critical sectors, public trust, and economic stability in a digitised state
• Highlight institutional, capacity, and infrastructural challenges undermining cyber preparedness
• Suggest strategic, policy-level, and operational interventions to boost resilience
Conclusion Assert that securing cyberspace is essential for India’s sovereignty and stability in the digital era, requiring whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches.