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.
