The cyber security framework plays a major role in tackling cyber threats via the National Cyber Security Policy (2013) which has made progress against digital threats since it’s inception .

Evaluation of cyber security framework:

Strengths :

1)Legal and regulatory framework: The Information Technology act (2000) and National Cyber Security Policy (2013) aim to detect cyber threats towards data protection and online transactions. The legal framework criminalizes cyber offences and develop country’s protection against threats.

2) Setting up institutions such as :

• Indian Computer Emergency Response Team(CERT-In) which is responsible for threat response and management.
• National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) which provides physical protection against threats such as Social engineering or natural disasters.
• National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) which provides communication between various agencies .

3) National Cyber Security Policy:Marks strategic objectives effective cyber ecosystem via promotion of research and development .

4) Focus on capacity building.

5) Provide indigenous solution: NCRF promotes participation of companies like TCS ,Wipro, Cyber ark etc for cyber defence.

6) Public-private partnership

Reforms to further strengthen defences:

1) Awareness campaigns: best possible way of defending threats is informed masses.

2) Continuous review and adaptation:  dynamic scenario which requires regular evaluation and modification.

3) Increased budget allocation: both by government and private parties monitored by top management ( 10% of IT budget recommended).

4) Training programmes as recently announced by HM Amit Shah of training 5000 commandos .

5) Acts such as Digital India which would encompass A.I , cybersecurity and data privacy.