Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) Current Affairs, GK & News

GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY INDEX (GCI)

July 19, 2017

Cyber-security refers to specially designed codes or procedures through which the systems are protected against unauthorized access, viruses and potential hacking. It seems to be in constant mode of upgradation due to the newer challenges posed by cyber criminals. It had come under scrutiny during the recent cyber attacks perpetrated by unknown identities. The countries ..

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National Cybersecurity Strategy in final stages

October 28, 2021

India is in the final stage of clearing the National Cybersecurity Strategy in the aftermath of increasing cyber-attacks and threats from nation-state actors against India. Key Facts India has become one of the most cyber-attacked nations across the world. About 4 million malwares are detected here on daily basis. India also has a large attack ..

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India ranks 10th in Cybersecurity Index

June 30, 2021

India has been ranked at 10th position in the cybersecurity index. Key points India was ranked ahead of China (No. 33) and Pakistan (No. 79) in global cybersecurity ranking of countries. India has improved its ranking from 47 to 10 in United Nation’s ITU Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA). United States has been ranked first and ..

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India ranked 23rd in second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)

July 7, 2017

India has been ranked 23rd out of 165 nations in the second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) that measures the commitment of nations across the world to cyber security. The Index has been released by the UN telecommunications agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Salient Highlights India has been listed in the “maturing category” of the index with a score of 0.683. Around ..

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