Awareness in Society About CyberSecurity

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Cyber Security in India

India is dependent on technology and the Internet more than ever, especially with the onset of the pandemic. A lot of government services have shifted online while we have started completely relying on the internet and our devices for working in our jobs, for education, and for businesses. When it comes to cyber security, the Indian Government has recorded 11,60,000 cyber security cases in 2020, three times more than in 2019. India has been a victim of critical cyberattacks such as the phishing attack on the Union Bank of India in 2016 which almost led to a $171 million fraudulent transaction.

The India cyber security market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 13.90%, during the forecast years. The country’s market growth is primarily attributed to factors such as the growing number of cyber-attacks, the initiatives introduced by the government, and the increased usage of the internet. The base year considered for the market study is 2020, and the forecast years are from 2021 to 2025.

India witnessed a 68% growth in cybercrimes registered, from 2010 to 2016, while ranking fifth, in terms of comprehensive DNS hijacks. Thus, owing to the surging risks and threats, India’s government strives to confront them through numerous initiatives, like the National Cyber Security Policy, and the Cyber Swachhta Kendra. The government is also preparing itself to combat cybercrimes through legal frameworks, robust regulations, and implementable laws. This strategy is a result of the limited awareness regarding the impact and importance of cybersecurity, in addition to the 9.5% increase in the overall expenses paid by Indian enterprises, on account of the data breaches in 2016. Therefore, these factors are anticipated to fuel India’s cyber security market growth, during the forecast period.

Cybersecurity Attacks Threaten Organizations Around the World

Few nations may feel safe from cybersecurity attacks. According to the 2015 Global Cybersecurity Status Report conducted by ISACA, formerly the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, 83 percent of the 3,400 ISACA members in 129 countries polled feel cyber attacks are one of the top three threats businesses face today. Only 38 percent of members told the ISACA they feel ready to respond to an online threat.

According to the ISACA report, a global skills shortage is impacting the progress of global cybersecurity measures. 86 % of respondents to ISACA’s survey believe a global cybersecurity skills gap exists. This skills gap impacts business owners who plan to hire cybersecurity professionals, with 92% who predict that finding skilled candidates will be difficult.

 “Threat is a mirror of security gaps. Cyber-threat is mainly a reflection of our weaknesses. An accurate vision of digital and behavioral gaps is crucial  for a consistent cyber resilience”
― Stephane Nappo

Cyber Security Awareness

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2022 October is celebrated as Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) globally. This year’s theme is 'See Yourself in Cyber: Together we make it Safer', focusing on the ‘people’ part of cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help spread awareness.

Since 2004, the president of the united state and congress have declared october to be cyber security Awareness month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally.

4 Things You Can Do

Throughout October, CISA and NCA will highlight key action steps that everyone should take:

• Think Before You Click :  Recognize and Report Phishing: If a link looks a little off, think before you click. It could be an attempt to get sensitive information or install malware. 
• Update Your Software :  Don't delay -- If you see a software update notification, act promptly. Better yet, turn on automatic updates.
• Use Strong Passwords :  Use passwords that are long, unique, and randomly generated. Use password managers to generate and remember different, complex passwords for each of your accounts. A passwords manager will encrypt passwords securing them for you!
• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication :  You need more than a password to protect your online accounts, and enabling MFA makes you significantly less likely to get hacked.

By -- Ankit Yadav