Mr Rohit Kumar Sharma is Research Analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. Click here for detailed profile.
Two recent cases involving internal and external data breaches in leading telecom companies shine a spotlight on Japan’s policy for the protection of private user data.
The world is increasingly getting interconnected with the digital realm. Simply put, the boundary between the physical and digital worlds is becoming less distinct, and the world is steadily progressing towards a future that relies heavily on data. Technology companies are harnessing the vast data flow to offer their users seamless experiences. However, these very users are equally concerned about their privacy and personal data security, primarily due to the rising data breaches orchestrated by malicious actors worldwide.
The Biden administration’s Executive Order on commercial spyware aims to address the challenges posed by unregulated proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware.
The name recognition associated with multilateral organisations like the G-20 and the QUAD provides a useful entry point for creating awareness on cybersecurity issues for the common man.
Israel–Hamas Conflict and the Cyber Realm
Hamas and its affiliates, along with other hacktivist groups, have conducted numerous cyber operations against Israeli targets.