Cyberspace Archives

Navigating the Indian Cyberspace Maze: Guide for Policymakers

Publisher: KW Publishers
2020

Cyberspace has turned out to be one of the greatest discoveries of mankind. Today, we have more than four and a half billion people connected to the internet and this number is all set to increase dramatically as the next generational Internet of Things (IoT) devices and 5G technology gets fully rolled out.

India has been at the forefront of this amazing digital revolution and is a major stakeholder in the global cyberspace eco system. As the world embarks on embracing internet 2.0 characterised by 5G high speed wireless interconnect, generation of vast quantities of data and domination of transformational technologies of Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain and Big Data, India has been presented with a unique opportunity to leapfrog from a developing country to a developed knowledge based nation in a matter of years and not decades.

This book presents an exciting and fascinating journey into the world of cyberspace with focus on the impactful technologies of AI, block chain and Big Data analysis coupled with an appraisal of the India cyberspace eco system. It has been written especially for a policy maker in order to provide a helicopter overview of the cyberspace domain in adequate detail in simple and understandable language.

ISBN: 978-93-89137-47-7 ,
Price: ₹.1280/-
E-copy available

Synergising International Cooperation and National Strategies to Combat Ransomware

There is a need to formulate a national strategy to tackle ransomware threat as this cybercrime affects governments, businesses and individuals.

Cherian Samuel
October 20, 2023
IDSA Comments

DDoS Attacks and the Cyber Threatscape

Organisations must develop distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) response plans and promote a culture of cyber hygiene among their workforce.

Generative AI and Large Language Models: The AI Gold Rush

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT have the potential to revolutionise the way we work and live.

Sanur Sharma
March 01, 2023
Issue Brief

Chinese Targeted Cyber Operations against Taiwan: Key Takeaways for India

Taiwan has a robust defensive strategy to counter malicious Chinese cyber activities, including its disinformation campaigns.

Krutika Patil
September 28, 2022
Issue Brief

A Step Beyond Sabre Rattling: Notes from the Ukraine–Russia Cyberconflict

Cyberconflict in Ukraine has become normalised in that it is focused, there is no lasting damage, and it effectively conveys a sense of helplessness to the affected government and population. At the same time, it signals to other governments that they are not impervious to such attacks.

Cherian Samuel
February 23, 2022
IDSA Comments

Countering the Menace of Ransomware

US has undertaken a number of initiatives on cybersecurity, specifically ransomware, one of them being the Counter-Ransomware Initiative Meeting held in October 2021. Whether this attempt by the US to mobilise a larger group of countries to discuss ransomware will lead to real outcomes, or is just meant to endorse its actions, remains to be seen.