<p>The government's role in Internet policy-making is vital given the massive rise and spread of the Internet and the rise of cyberattacks across the globe, said Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) Arvind Gupta at a cyber-security conclave organised by the Synergia Foundation in the city on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Gupta said India was on the cusp of change in the Internet space. “The next major players in the Internet space could very well come from India. Hence, a suitable network and architecture is needed, and the government has to be proactive in this regard. <br /><br />Considering that security architecture is vital to protect assets, a number of state-of-the-art institutions are being set up across the country to address the issue,” said Gupta.<br /><br />Security compromised<br />He also said international security has been compromised in recent times, mainly by non-state actors. “Cyber-security is the top issue when it comes to global security. Cyber-issues are being discussed by nations across the world, and even at the level of the United Nations. <br /><br />Considering that there are fault-lines in international security, we are looking to eliminate all cyber-threats against national security. Internet governance is also an important facet. When you have 3 billion people across the world with access to the Internet, governance is imperative. However, there has been no consensus on the clear definition of cyber-security,” said the deputy NSA.<br /><br />Earlier, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) S R Pattanaik, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was creating awareness about Digital India. <br /><br />“We must ensure we are safe in terms of cyber-security. Internet affects almost everything and information is not secure enough these days. Efforts must be made by the government to tackle cyber-threats,” he said. Later, in a panel discussion, former national security adviser Shivshankar Menon said a new world order has emerged in Asia. <br /><br />“The geopolitics in the region is huge, with players like India, China, Japan, Australia and others. Cyber-security has become a new domain of contention. <br /><br />However, the reality is the industry is to an extent controlled by a few big players, MNCs from the US. Cyber has magnified existing trends, though it has not really disrupted the world order. This will take some time to achieve,” he noted.<br /><br />Former Swedish prime minister and Global Commission on Internet Governance Chairman Carl Bildt said the Internet of things is being discussed these days. <br /><br />“By 2020, 90 per cent of the world will have mobile Internet. We have to consider that there is a growing population and that the Internet is growing alongside. <br /><br />How we will administer such a vast, connected population to ensure a peaceful world order is a challenge before us. Internet order can be handled only by a partnership of civil society and government,” he said.<br /></p>
<p>The government's role in Internet policy-making is vital given the massive rise and spread of the Internet and the rise of cyberattacks across the globe, said Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) Arvind Gupta at a cyber-security conclave organised by the Synergia Foundation in the city on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Gupta said India was on the cusp of change in the Internet space. “The next major players in the Internet space could very well come from India. Hence, a suitable network and architecture is needed, and the government has to be proactive in this regard. <br /><br />Considering that security architecture is vital to protect assets, a number of state-of-the-art institutions are being set up across the country to address the issue,” said Gupta.<br /><br />Security compromised<br />He also said international security has been compromised in recent times, mainly by non-state actors. “Cyber-security is the top issue when it comes to global security. Cyber-issues are being discussed by nations across the world, and even at the level of the United Nations. <br /><br />Considering that there are fault-lines in international security, we are looking to eliminate all cyber-threats against national security. Internet governance is also an important facet. When you have 3 billion people across the world with access to the Internet, governance is imperative. However, there has been no consensus on the clear definition of cyber-security,” said the deputy NSA.<br /><br />Earlier, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) S R Pattanaik, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was creating awareness about Digital India. <br /><br />“We must ensure we are safe in terms of cyber-security. Internet affects almost everything and information is not secure enough these days. Efforts must be made by the government to tackle cyber-threats,” he said. Later, in a panel discussion, former national security adviser Shivshankar Menon said a new world order has emerged in Asia. <br /><br />“The geopolitics in the region is huge, with players like India, China, Japan, Australia and others. Cyber-security has become a new domain of contention. <br /><br />However, the reality is the industry is to an extent controlled by a few big players, MNCs from the US. Cyber has magnified existing trends, though it has not really disrupted the world order. This will take some time to achieve,” he noted.<br /><br />Former Swedish prime minister and Global Commission on Internet Governance Chairman Carl Bildt said the Internet of things is being discussed these days. <br /><br />“By 2020, 90 per cent of the world will have mobile Internet. We have to consider that there is a growing population and that the Internet is growing alongside. <br /><br />How we will administer such a vast, connected population to ensure a peaceful world order is a challenge before us. Internet order can be handled only by a partnership of civil society and government,” he said.<br /></p>
