India has been ranked among Tier-1 countries in ITU’s Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, but the recent CBSE portal cyber attack has highlighted the challenges of digital security. Experts believe that there is still a huge gap between the rules and the ground security system.
Tech: India has achieved Tier-1 rank in ITU’s Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, showing strong performance in global standards of cyber security. Despite this, the recent cyber attack on CBSE portal has raised serious questions about the security of government and educational digital systems. This incident shows that despite better rankings, being completely safe from cyber threats still remains a challenge.
India’s strong position in Cyber Security Ranking
India has been placed in the category of Tier-1 i.e. role-model countries in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). India scored 98.49 out of 100, reflecting its progress in the areas of legal framework, technical capacity and institutional preparedness.
Although cyber security figures appear strong on paper, the increasing cases of cyber crimes also make it clear that the challenges are not over yet. According to various international reports, India is among the countries in the world facing the most cyber attacks.
Attack on CBSE portal exposed weaknesses
The recent cyber attack on CBSE’s re-evaluation portal exposed the shortcomings of digital security systems. According to reports, after the payment system was breached, some users got unauthorized access, leading to unusual changes in the fee structure.
Earlier, information about security related shortcomings in CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system had also come to light. After the incident, help from expert institutions was taken for technical audit and strengthening of security arrangements. This case has sparked a new debate regarding the security of government and educational data systems.
Why are America and Europe considered ahead?
America and many European countries have long been emphasizing on large investments and advanced technologies in the field of cyber security. These countries spend heavily on AI-based security systems, threat monitoring and cyber defense infrastructure.
Strict data protection regulations like GDPR implemented in Europe force companies and institutions to follow security standards. There is also a provision for heavy fines in case of data leak or security breach.
Laws should be made, but implementation is a big challenge
India has also enacted important laws like the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Despite this, cyber security experts believe that the real challenge is to effectively implement these rules at the ground level.
There remains a need for secure coding, regular security audits, and widespread adoption of modern cybersecurity frameworks across government institutions, private companies, and educational organizations. Recent incidents are an indication that with the rapid expansion of the digital ecosystem, security measures have to be strengthened at the same pace.
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