India Developing Cyber Security Architecture
The proposed architecture will involve monitoring, certification and assurance of networks by designated agencies and bodies in accordance with the law. It will also involve capacity and authority for operations in cyber space.
"The goal is to prevent sabotage, espionage and other forms of cyber attacks, which could hurt us. A national cyber security coordinator in the National Security Council secretariat will bring this work together," Menon said.
The architecture will also protect critical information infrastructure and public networks with security status and ability to respond to events and threats. "We are fortunate in having the people with skills, hard and software tools and knowledge to take up the ambitious project," Menon added.
Ramanna was a distinguished nuclear scientist and is considered as father of the Indian Nuclear Programme of over four decades and architect of the country's first nuclear test in May 1974. He passed away in 2004.
