Loopholes in the policy need to be addressed to make it more robust and the action plan needs to be implemented.
Amid increasing number of cyber attacks and snooping, the government on Tuesday announced the national cyber security policy that aims to protect information and build capabilities to prevent such attacks.
Kapil Sibal said there will be multiple places from where cyber war could take place, it will involve individuals, sections of society, businesses, terrorists, drug dealers and those who want to generate violence.
A new breed of hackers has emerged, whose main aim is not necessarily financial gain but causing disruption
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The policy will be announced shortly, Minister of State for Communications and IT Milind Deora said on Monday.
The policy proposes a contingency plan to handle cyber attacks on vital installations and critical infrastructure.
The National Technical Research Organisation, the ambitious project to protect India's cyber space, is all set to roll out in May. However, experts are sceptical on how the government will maintain a balance between cyber security and civil liberties, reports Vicky Nanjappa.
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