Abstract
Security of cyber infrastructure and systems is becoming more important today than ever before due to extensive digitization of all aspects of our life. Protecting against cybercrime , cyber warfare, cyber fraud, and cyber theft are of utmost importance to individuals, societies, businesses, and governments at various levels. As cyber incidents proliferate, privacy of individuals, business methods, and processes including intellectual properties and government sovereignty are being threatened. The human is the greatest vulnerability in any organization. In this era of persistent cyber threats, an organization will be secure only with the active participation of everyone (NIST 2018). In this chapter, we will try to provide an overview of all aspects of cyber security at various levels including protection of individuals, businesses, and the states. Specifically, we will try to answer the following questions:
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What are the different aspects of cyber security? How do cyber incidents affect individuals, businesses, and governments?
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What precautionary measures should be taken at various levels to minimize harm due to cyber security incidents?
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What are the extant laws and regulations that we have enacted to protect individuals and businesses, with specific references to India?
With the release of this National Cyber Strategy, the United States now has its first fully articulated cyber strategy in 15 years…The National Cyber Strategy demonstrates my commitment to strengthening America’s cyber security capabilities and securing America from cyber threats. It is a call to action for all Americans and our great companies to take the necessary steps to enhance our national cyber security. We will continue to lead the world in securing a prosperous cyber future.
—Donald Trump, President of the U.S.A.*
*White House of the United States (2018). National Cyber Strategy of the United States of America. Available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/National-Cyber-Strategy.pdf accessed on 12 Oct 2018.
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Sridhar, V. (2019). Cyber Security: A Two-Edged Sword!. In: Emerging ICT Policies and Regulations. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9022-8_9
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