Examine the major cyber threats facing India, including cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. Analyse the challenges in attribution and deterrence. Outline measures to enhance national cyber security.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Challenges to Cyber Security
Topic: Challenges to Cyber Security
Q6. Examine the major cyber threats facing India, including cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. Analyse the challenges in attribution and deterrence. Outline measures to enhance national cyber security. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question Escalating cyber incidents affecting critical infrastructure, governance systems, and economic networks have made cyber security a core national security priority, with cyber terrorism and cyber warfare posing complex challenges beyond conventional defence frameworks. Key demand of the question The question seeks an examination of major cyber threats facing India, an analysis of the difficulties in attribution and deterrence in cyberspace, and suggestions to strengthen India’s national cyber security preparedness. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly indicate how India’s deepening digital integration has transformed cyberspace into a strategic domain of security vulnerability and power. Body Major cyber threats facing India, including cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. Challenges in attribution and deterrence arising from anonymity, deniability, and absence of enforceable norms. Measures required to enhance national cyber security through institutional, legal, capacity-building, and cooperative approaches. Conclusion End by emphasising the need for a resilient, coordinated, and forward-looking cyber security architecture aligned with democratic values.
Why the question Escalating cyber incidents affecting critical infrastructure, governance systems, and economic networks have made cyber security a core national security priority, with cyber terrorism and cyber warfare posing complex challenges beyond conventional defence frameworks.
Key demand of the question The question seeks an examination of major cyber threats facing India, an analysis of the difficulties in attribution and deterrence in cyberspace, and suggestions to strengthen India’s national cyber security preparedness.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Briefly indicate how India’s deepening digital integration has transformed cyberspace into a strategic domain of security vulnerability and power.
• Major cyber threats facing India, including cyber terrorism and cyber warfare.
• Challenges in attribution and deterrence arising from anonymity, deniability, and absence of enforceable norms.
• Measures required to enhance national cyber security through institutional, legal, capacity-building, and cooperative approaches.
Conclusion End by emphasising the need for a resilient, coordinated, and forward-looking cyber security architecture aligned with democratic values.