IN THE ERA OF DIGITIZATION WE NEED CYBER SECURITY
INTRODUCTION “In India, we went straight from having no telephones to the latest in mobile technology,” says Cherian Samuel of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA), New Delhi. The same rapid progression applies to web-connected workstations. They emerged suddenly, and frankly, few were educated about the fundamental realities of digital security. India ranks fifth globally in the prevalence of cybercrime according to Tom’s Guide . Despite this, it is important to note that these figures are extrapolations and may not be fully precise. A significant reason for India’s vulnerability lies in widespread lack of awareness, limited computer literacy, and the prevalence of easily hackable machines. Digital security ultimately depends on human vigilance. Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying: “Problems cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness that created them.” A. CURRENT CYBERSECURITY MEASURES The internet today is primarily secured through a combination ...