Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention.
6. Vulnerabilities in the critical infrastructure can be severely damaging. Hence, building deep technology in cyber security systems becomes very essential. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: the Hindu
Why the question: The Union government has confirmed reports that Chinese hackers continue to target Indian power plants, especially those close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) even as a U.S. based cyber security firm report claimed that Chinese State-sponsored actors have targeted seven power grid assets, the national emergency response system and an Indian subsidiary of a multinational logistics company since September 2021.
Key Demand of the question: To write about methods of guarding critical infrastructure against rising cyberattacks in India.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context about attacks on critical infrastructure.
Body:
First, write about the impact that damages to critical infrastructure can have.
Next, explain what are the challenges in protecting critical infrastructure, against cyberattacks such as ransomware and phishing is almost certain to stretch the capability and resources of governments across the globe.
Next, suggest measures to protect and build deep technology in cyber security systems
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
