India has made the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) the nodal agency for dealing with the growing threats to cyber security.
As per a notification issued late Friday evening, PM-led NSCS has been mandated “to provide overall coordination and strategic direction for cyber security” in addition to assisting the National Security Adviser, the principal adviser on national security matters to the PM and the council.
So far the job was the concern of the Cabinet Secretariat. PM Narendra Modi oversees the NSCS with NSA Ajit Doval serving as its secretary. The NSCS acts as the top body for all internal and external security matters in India.
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The notification has assigned specific responsibilities to the ministries of telecom, IT, and home affairs for better clarity.
The telecom department will manage telecom network security, the IT department will handle cyber security, and the home ministry will address cybercrime.
The decision is based on government discussions and the experiences of other countries that have clearly defined roles for different agencies. This aims to reduce confusion and prevent overlapping efforts in combating cyber attacks, which have become a new form of warfare.
“Now with this new allocation of business rules, there will be more clarity in dealing with different aspects and for better coordinated strategies. The NSA will have greater say in these matters,” said a source familiar with the reasoning behind the change.
“The telecom department will now handle matters related to telecom networks, along with its previous responsibilities for policy, licensing, and coordination concerning communications like telegraphs, telephones, and data services. Meanwhile, the electronics and IT ministry will focus on cyber security issues as per the IT Act and provide support to other government ministries on cyber security.”
In the case of home ministry, an additional business allocation has been made to deal with “matters relating to cybercrime”.
The rise in cyber threats highlights the need for a strong cybersecurity strategy in
India. As services become more digital and reliance on technology grows, the country faces unprecedented cyber risks that require
swift action.
The NSCS is leading efforts to unify various government agencies for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity in India. This oversight is essential for protecting national interests, as well as safeguarding the private sector and citizens from cybercriminals.