India remains one of the world’s most vulnerable jurisdictions for cyberattacks, with more than 3,000 attacks per week being faced by Indian companies. Governments and cyber infrastructure remain a prime target of attacks. What are the guardrails, if any?
The cyber attack on AIIMS was worrying and has highlighted the need for cyberspace security. India needs to enact a new national cyber security policy and follow China and the US in tightening laws in this regard.
Cyber security cases are skyrocketing in India, making India the third most wedged by network attacks in the world. According to the latest information, till June 2022, India has reported more than 6,74,000 cyber security cases—almost 3,700 cyber attacks a day!