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  • Mar 29, 2024
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‘ONLY 4% FIRMS IN INDIA READY TO TACKLE CYBERSECURITY RISKS’:PAGE 15

Why in the news?

Low cybersecurity readiness in Indian firms, with only 4% prepared against modern risks, highlighted by Cisco’s 2023 Cybersecurity Readiness Index.

About the Survey Findings:

  • According to Cisco’s ‘2023 Cybersecurity Readiness Index’, only 4% of Indian firms exhibit a ‘mature’ level of readiness against modern cybersecurity risks.
  • Enterprises face various threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks, highlighting the ongoing cybersecurity challenges.
What is Cyber security?

●   Cybersecurity safeguards cyber space from attack, damage, misuse, and economic espionage.

●   Cyber space encompasses interconnected IT infrastructure like the Internet, telecommunications, computers, and embedded systems.

●   Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) refers to computer resources crucial for national security, economy, public health, or safety.

●   Cyber attacks are intentional efforts to breach the information systems of individuals or organisations.