Centre on Cyber Attacks
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 28 2014 :
The overall threat to cyberspace has increased on the internet.
As such, Cyber attacks are largely faced by internet connected Personal Computers (PCs) and these relate to unauthorized data access, denial of service, compromise of login credentials etc., said a release of PIB, Imphal.
Important and confidential information pertaining to Defence Services is air gapped and is on secure networks.
There has been no reported case of cyber attacks on air gapped networks of Defence Forces.
National Cyber Security Policy document has been promulgated by Government of India.
Further, Government has approved Framework for Enhancing Cyber Security of Indian Cyberspace.
The above Framework includes establishment of Cyber Operation Centres by Defence Services.
Accordingly, Defence Services have set up interim Cyber Operation Centres (CoCs).India is not a party to the European Convention on Cyber Crime as the Convention in its present form does not address our concerns.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Smt Kothapalli Geetha and others in Lok Sabha today.