UPSC CSE Mains 2021 · GS3

Keeping in view of India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber-attacks. Also, discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.

Theme

T165 Cyber security & cyber warfare

What UPSC asks in this theme

Repeated: elements of cyber security and India's strategy, cross-border attacks, cyber crimes, cloud vs in-house hosting, National Cyber Security Policy 2013, and cyber warfare.

What to cover

CERT-In, NCIIPC
Cyber policy 2013 and pending strategy
Types of attacks
Defensive measures

Writing the answer

Threats → framework → gaps

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