Fle No. 2(3542011.CERT.In
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
Deparment of Electrons and Information Technology
NOTIFICATION
Dated: ¢2duly 2013,
‘Subject: Notification on National Cyber Security Policy-2013 (NCSP-2013)
National Cyber Security Pol
-y- 2013(NCSP-2013)
Preamble
4. Cyberspace’ is a complex environment consisting of interactions between people, sofware and
services, supported by worwide distrbution of information and communication technology (ICT)
‘sevices and networks
2. Owing to the numerous benefits brought about by technological advancements, the cyberspace
today is @ common poo! used by citizens, businesses, citical information infrastructure, military and
‘governments in a manner that makes it difficult to draw clear boundaries among these different
‘groups. The cyberspace is expected to be more complex in the foreseeable future, with many fold
Increase in networks and devices connected 0 it
3. Information Technology (IT) is one ofthe eral sectors that rides on and resides in cyberspace,
|thas emerged as one ofthe most signficant growth catalysis for the Indian economy. In addon to
fueling India's economy. ths sector is also positively influencing the lives of s people through direct
‘and indirect contrbution to the various socio-economic parameters such as employment, standard
of lwing and diversity among others. The sector has played a significant rele in transforming Inca’s
Image to that of global player in providing world-class technology solutions and IT business
services. The government has been a key drivar for increased adoption of IT-based products and IT
enabled services in Public services (Government to ctizen services, citizen identification, public