We must understand that inadequate cyber warfare capability will inflict considerable damage to the Indian defence forces and be detrimental to national security.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat’s statement, aligned with the stated policies of the government, is only an indicator of good intentions. At the end of the day, the three service chiefs have to ensure that the sword remains sharp.
India needs an efficient national cybersecurity strategy keeping the evolving cybersecurity environment in its calculus. The recent trends, which have changed the nature of threats in cyberspace, need attention too.
