Cyber Security Laws Introduced by Government of India
Realizing the dire need for reinforcement of the country’s cybersecurity framework, the Indian government has introduced several laws and initiatives to prevent and counter the rising rate of cybercrimes. Some of these include: Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 The IT Amendment Act is a piece of legislation enacted in 2008. It regulates cyber crimes in India, defines penalties for them and provides a framework for cyber security in the country. The passage of this law gave CERT-In the authority to enforce it. The IT Act provides the essential framework for cyber security in India, which will guide the National Cyber Security Policy, all policies to develop a robust cyber security strategy in India. National Cyber Security Policy 2013 The National Cyber Security Council of India is one of the most influential bodies when it comes to cyber security, working with the central and state governments to ensure that public safety and national security are ensured. The compet