--- title: "India's cybersecurity to get a boost" description: "India's cybersecurity is set to get a boost, thanks to a number of new initiatives by the government and the private sector." author: "Yashna Bawa" published: 2023-07-29 updated: 2023-07-29 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3242/india-s-cybersecurity-to-get-a-boost category: "news" tags: ["news"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # India's cybersecurity to get a boost ## India's Cybersecurity to Get a Boost **New Delhi, July 28, 2023** - India's cybersecurity is set to get a boost, thanks to a number of new initiatives by the [government and the private sector.](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84465/what-is-the-backbone-of-india-s-economy) The [government has announced](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39365/in-the-union-budget-2018-the-union-government-has-announced-to-build-a-tunnel-through-the-sela-pass-the-sela-pass-is-located-in-which-state) a number of measures to improve the country's [cybersecurity posture, including:](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1158/the-government-should-immediately-lookback-permissions-given-to-e-commerce-companies) - Establishing a new [cybersecurity agency](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82562/russian-involvement-let-s-italy-form-cybersecurity-agency) to oversee the country's [critical infrastructure](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113751/how-are-nations-addressing-cybersecurity-threats-to-critical-infrastructure). - Increasing funding for cybersecurity [research and development](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158105/what-is-the-current-state-of-research-and-development-in-nanotechnology). - Raising awareness of [cybersecurity risks](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114304/what-cybersecurity-risks-emerge-with-iot-expansion-and-5g-network-adoption) among businesses and individuals. The private sector is also taking steps to improve cybersecurity. For example, many companies are now offering cybersecurity training to their employees. These initiatives are being welcomed by cybersecurity experts, who say that India needs to do more to protect itself from cyberattacks. "India is a major target for cyberattacks," said Alok Shetty, a cybersecurity expert at the Indian [Institute of Technology](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/43822/what-is-the-placement-and-internship-scenario-at-ms-ramaiah-institute-of-technology-bengaluru), Bombay. "These new initiatives are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done." The government and the private sector need to work together to improve India's cybersecurity, Shetty said. "Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility," he said. "We all need to do our part to protect our country from cyberattacks." The new initiatives are expected to have a [positive impact](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100469/what-is-the-positive-impact-of-social-media-on-youth) on India's cybersecurity. However, it will take time to see the full benefits of these measures. In the meantime, businesses and individuals should take steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks, such as using [strong passwords](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/337199/why-do-strong-passwords-matter-and-how-to-create-them-easily) and being careful about what information they share online.**India's Cybersecurity to Get a Boost** **New Delhi, July 28, 2023** - India's cybersecurity is set to get a boost, thanks to a number of new initiatives by the government and the private sector. The government has announced a number of measures to improve the country's cybersecurity posture, including: - Establishing a new cybersecurity agency to oversee the country's critical infrastructure. - Increasing funding for cybersecurity research and development. - Raising awareness of cybersecurity risks among businesses and individuals. The private sector is also taking steps to improve cybersecurity. For example, many companies are now offering cybersecurity training to their employees. These initiatives are being welcomed by cybersecurity experts, who say that India needs to do more to protect itself from cyberattacks. "India is a major target for cyberattacks," said Alok Shetty, a cybersecurity expert at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. "These new initiatives are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done." The government and the private sector need to work together to improve India's cybersecurity, Shetty said. "Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility," he said. "We all need to do our part to protect our country from cyberattacks." The new initiatives are expected to have a positive impact on India's cybersecurity. However, it will take time to see the full benefits of these measures. In the meantime, businesses and individuals should take steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks, such as using strong passwords and being careful about what information they share online. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3242/india-s-cybersecurity-to-get-a-boost Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.