Comprehensive Practice Set - Internal Security: cyber-security

Explain how fake news and disinformation pose threat to Internal Security and Public Order in Indian context? In this regard, discuss salient features of amendments in respect of Information Technology (Intermediatory Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.

Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem.

What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.

Keeping in view India's internal security, analyse the impact of cross‑border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.

Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.

What is the CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India.

Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?

Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.

Use of Internet and social media by non‑state actors for subversive activities is a major concern. How have these have misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.

Discuss the advantage and security implications of cloud hosting of server vis‑à‑vis in‑house machine‑based hosting for government businesses.

Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a "Digital Armed Force" to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 outlining the challenges perceived in its effective implementation.

What is digital signature? What does its authentication mean? Give various salient built in features of a digital signature.

What are social networking site and what security implications do these sites present?

Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country's preparedness to deal with the same.

There are lots of discussion on 'cyber slavery' and 'scam compound'. Discuss its context, causes, modus operandi and geographical prevalence. Describe the steps taken by the Government of India to counter the challenges posed in this regard.

Define the 7 layers of cybersecurity. What are vulnerability, its types, threat and harmful acts?

What is data privacy and its elements? Explain different types of data breaches. Define data linkage and profiling.

Analyse the multifaceted issues of the burgeoning use of cryptocurrencies and digital currencies on the cybersecurity framework.

Elucidate key characteristics of Zero Trust Authentication and explore its practical applications in bolstering cybersecurity frameworks.

Delve into the substantial challenges and promising avenues arising from hybrid warfare concerning India's national security.

Elaborate on the contribution of advanced technology in fortifying internal security protocols, while also assessing the challenges involved in assimilating these cutting-edge tools.

Assess key drivers that fuel illegal migration and its impacts on India's internal security. Elaborate on both national and international initiatives undertaken to counter this challenge.

Critically evaluate the impact of social media platforms on the radicalization of youth and the spread of extremist ideologies in India.

In the face of the increasing threat of information warfare, analyze the multifaceted influence of media and social networking sites in intensifying and alleviating internal security challenges. Propose effective strategies to combat the growing menace of information warfare.

Critically assess the contribution of biometric identification systems to strengthening the mechanisms of national security and their implications for privacy and civil liberties.

Enumerate different types of cyber-crimes affecting individuals and organisations. What preventive measures should be taken?

Explore the challenges and potential advantages associated with the adoption of cloud-based security solutions for the protection of communication networks and data repositories.

Evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on national security, focusing on their strategic implications, including potential benefits, risks, and measures to balance between technological advancement and security concerns.

Enumerate the challenges and opportunities posed by the dark web in India's fight against organised crime?

Analyze the reasons behind the weaponization of space, its potential impacts on global security dynamics, and discuss measures taken to address space militarization.