According to recent reports (New York Times and Recorded Future), Chinese state-sponsored actors may have used malware to target India’s power grid system and seaports. The reports claimed that “Red Echo”, a group sponsored by the Chinese state, was behind the 12 October 2020 grid failure in Mumbai.
Context
According to recent reports (New York Times and Recorded Future), Chinese state-sponsored actors may have used malware to target India’s power grid system and seaports. The reports claimed that “Red Echo”, a group sponsored by the Chinese state, was behind the 12 October 2020 grid failure in Mumbai.
Background
Some recent incidents of Cyber attacks:
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In this regard, a more comprehensive and objective assessment of India’s cyber ecosystem is in urgent need.
Analysis
The concept of cyber attack
Different types of Cyberattacks
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What are the major dimensions of cyber threats?
There are three major dimensions of cyber threats:
Thus cyber security becomes important for the internal and well as external security of India.
Understanding the current state of cyber security in India:
Recent measures
What are the gaps in India’s Cyber Security?
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What measures are required?
Conclusion
As India is moving towards more and more digitalization in all spheres, cyberspace has become a serious concern of National Security. Thus, a comprehensive policy with a skilled workforce is needed to ensure that India’s people and its infrastructure are safe, so the country can move towards development peacefully.
Verifying, please be patient.