CYBER SECURITY COLLABORATION WITH ESTONIA

Why in the news?

  • Estonia seeks collaboration with India to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure amidst increasing cyber threats.
  • Both countries face significant cyber challenges from neighboring nations (Estonia from Russia, India from China).

Estonia’s Cybersecurity Concerns

  • Estonia, known for its advanced digital infrastructure, faces persistent cyberattacks, especially from Russia due to geopolitical tensions.
  • The country has experienced major cyber incidents, including the 2007 DDoS attack during social unrest.
 Source: Stealth Labs
India initiatives in Cyber Security

  • National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP): Introduced in 2013 to fortify cyberspace and enhance infrastructure security.
  • National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC): Monitors cyberspace in real-time and coordinates responses to threats.
  • CERT-In: Acts as the national response unit for cyber incidents, issuing alerts and advisories.
  • Cyber Swachhta Kendra: Cleans botnet infections and provides tools for malware removal.
  • NCIIPC: Safeguards critical sectors from cyber threats.

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