The Issue of Cybersecurity in Today`s Digitally Empower Society in the light of Digital India Mission

Biswajit Samaddar

Empowerment, Unlawful Action, Citizen Security & Possibilities

Now we are in the era of the fourth industrial revolution, which has the potential to change social structure with the ability to improve the standard of living for citizens around the globe. Today’s digital innovation and related services enhance the efficiency and pleasure of people's personal life. Billions of people are connected by one smartphone, which can easily be in the pocket with unprecedented processing power, storage capacity and almost unlimited access to knowledge. The present times are witnesses that the people are simply drifting away with digital innovation from the time they get up in the morning to go back to sleep at night. This attachment makes available increasing amounts of data about the people which raises questions about their privacy, security and identity. As a result, the protection of personal data and privacy is becoming a serious issue today in front of the people. It is true that life is not easy without technology today and people are comfortable interacting in cyberspace, but the question is how many people are aware about the cyber safety and security related safeguard. This study focuses on why cyber security is a concerning issue today along with its various dimensions that impact people’s lives. In the year 1970, cybercrime was introduced and today it is recognized as a global problem. But it is not right to think like, cyber threats & the disruption that comes with it, is an exogenous force over which people have no control. Important factor is our awareness is our protection, so be aware and be safe, the study also provides the possibilities to prevent cyberthreats.

Volume 7 Issue 3, March-2022

Pages : 122-128