Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) Current Affairs, GK & News
GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY INDEX (GCI)
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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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Cyber-Shikshaa programme • Cyber-Skilling • Cyberattacks • Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) • National Cyber Security Strategy 2020
India ranks 10th in Cybersecurity Index
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Cyber Emergency Response Team • Cybersecurity • Cybersecurity in India • cybersecurity index 2021 • Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)
India ranked 23rd in second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2017
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Current Affairs - 2017 • Cyber-Attacks • Cybercrime • Cybersecurity • Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) • Information and communication technologies (ICTs) • International • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)