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Examine the concept of Zero Trust Architecture in cybersecurity. Analyse its relevance in protecting critical digital infrastructure. Outline measures for its effective implementation in India.

Topic: Science & Technology Q6. Examine the concept of Zero Trust Architecture in cybersecurity. Analyse its relevance in protecting critical digital infrastructure. Outline measures for its effective implementation in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure and India’s push towards digital public infrastructure make advanced …

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“Technology has become both a shield and a sword in India’s battle against cybercrime”. Examine this statement in the context of the recent ‘digital arrest’ scams.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks. Q6. “Technology has become both a shield and a sword in India’s battle against cybercrime”. Examine this statement in the context of the recent ‘digital arrest’ scams. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Supreme Court has highlighted the surge of ‘digital arrest’ …

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“Cyber resilience is the new frontier of national security in a digitised economy”. Discuss.

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 …

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Cyber sabotage targeting critical infrastructure is emerging as a grave internal threat. Analyse the risks to India’s energy grids and communication networks. Discuss institutional safeguards needed.

Topic: Internal Security Q5. Cyber sabotage targeting critical infrastructure is emerging as a grave internal threat. Analyse the risks to India’s energy grids and communication networks. Discuss institutional safeguards needed. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Increasing incidents of cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and communication networks, highlighting internal …

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Digital Threat Report 2024

Context: The Government of India launched the Digital Threat Report 2024 to enhance cybersecurity in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. About Digital Threat Report 2024: What is the Digital Threat Report 2024? The Digital Threat Report 2024 is a sector-specific cybersecurity assessment focusing on the BFSI industry. It provides a detailed evaluation …

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CERT-In not under RTI

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: The government has excluded the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the national agency responsible for addressing cybersecurity threats, from the Right to Information Act, 2005. What is CERT-In (founded 2004; HQ: New Delhi)? It is an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It is …

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Recent steps to prevent Cyber Breaches:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered:  Cybersecurity related issues.   Context: India’s nodal cybersecurity agency, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has taken the following steps to prevent Cyber Breaches: All service providers, intermediaries, data center providers, corporates, and government organizations have to report cyber incidents within six hours of their detection. The new directions require virtual …

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