Need Tech Savvy Forces To Protect India’s Digital World: FM

Need Tech Savvy Forces To Protect India’s Digital World: FM

SUMMARY

Sitharaman said that cyber sleuths were necessary to counter vested interests, which could misuse technology to threaten India’s financial services

Noting that India’s DPI is facing “threats”, the FM said that some "competitors" were wary of India’s growth story

As per a report, India emerged as the second most targeted nation for cyber attacks globally last year, with 95 entities falling victim to data theft in 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reportedly said that India needs to build “tech-savvy forces” to protect its digital world.

As per Business Standard, Sitharaman said that cyber sleuths were necessary to counter vested interests, which could misuse technology to threaten the country’s financial services and national security.

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