From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Global Cybersecurity Index, 2024
Why in the News?
- India has achieved Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- With a score of 98.49 out of 100, India is now among the top nations demonstrating role-model cybersecurity practices.
About Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI):
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| Launch | 2015, by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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| Objective | • Measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity based on five pillars. • Helps identify areas for improvement and encourages capacity and capability building. |
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| Five Pillars | • Legal: Laws and regulations on cybercrime and cybersecurity • Technical: Implementation of technical capabilities via national and sector-specific agencies • Organizational: National strategies and organizations implementing cybersecurity • Capacity Development: Awareness, training, education, and incentives for cybersecurity • Cooperation: Partnerships between agencies, firms, and countries |
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| Strengths and Weaknesses | • Most countries are strongest in the Legal pillar. • The Capacity Development and Technical pillars are where most countries are weakest. |
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| GCI 2024 Five-Tier Analysis | • Tier 1 (Role-modelling): Score of 95-100 • Tier 2 (Advancing): Score of 85-95 • Tier 3 (Establishing): Score of 55-85 • Tier 4 (Evolving): |
| PYQ:
[2020] In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits? 1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one’s computer 2. Cost of a new computer if some miscreant willfully damages it, if proved so. 3. Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to minimize the loss in case of cyber extortion 4. Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third-party files a suit Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
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