Lack of cyber security 

        As the global netizen population has crossed two billion, cyber security experts are  worried  over   the  lack   of  security mechanisms online and fear that the next generation of threats could emerge out of cyberspace.

    Speaking during a conference on Cyber Security  organised  by  Confederation of Indian  Industry  here  recently, Vigilance commissioner R  Sri Kumar, who  has  the distinction  of  setting  up  the  first cyber police station in Bengaluru, warned that no data is secure in the cyberworld and urged cyber  space  users  to keep  themselves updated with information on cyberspace.
         He  said  the  biggest  threat  in  cyberspace  is  from  inside and  not outside. These include stealing of data and sabotage of the system. While stressing on the need to encrypt and store data, the former police officer highlighted the  importance  of cloud computing in safeguarding the data. “Cloud computing is secure and it is easy for one to create a security apparatus around it so that it can’t be breached,” he said.
Kumar also stressed on the need for more investment besides human resources to ensure security. Interestingly, the threat is being felt worldwide. Lt Gen V K Pillai, general officer commanding of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala area, said that globally around 50,000 companies a day are thought to have come under cyber attack with the rate estimated to be doubling every year.
Pillai said that for defence networks in particular, since the level of security is to be of higher order, it is necessary to adopt measures like complete ownership of the network by the defence agencies, total network security, procurement of network equipment from reliable sources, multiplayer communication with matching redundancy for critical systems, computer security and encryption procedures.
He also said that several countries like Russia and China have been active in promoting the idea of an international convention on information security. He also highlighted that the United States is in a unique position in this regard as it retains control over nine of the 11 route servers, which form the backbone of the internet.
     R S   Nallasivam,  IGP,       Additional Commissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch,   Chennai Police, said, “Cyber security is a great challenge.  In Tamil Nadu,  42    cyber  crime  cases    were registered last year and  this   year, 17 cyber  related  cases  have been  filed.  There  is  a  need  for support from the community at large to provide a safe journey on the cyber highway.”
      Providing     an     overview      and emphasising on the cyber security in the corporate   sector,     Col (Retd)  David Devasahayam,Chairman,Radiant Group of Companies said, “Cyber  security  is ill-addressed    in   most  of  the  Indian industries, which is a major area of concern. Resources should be focused on promoting research and development in Cyber Security, securing data ecosystem and increasing public-private participation to address the current challenges.”