IT Secretary stresses on cyber security

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Information and Technology and e-governance Secretary Sunil Burnwal has stressed on secure activities taking place through the Internet considering large number of fraud taking place.

Speaking in a workshop organised on ‘critical information infrastructure protection’ on Monday in Ranchi, the Secretary termed ample cyber security measures considering the number of online transaction taking place. “Now a days most of the people are using the Internet based applications and payment gateways for financial transactions. But even a small mistake can be fatal. In the era of information technology we need to tighten our cyber security so that it can be made perfect,” said Burnwal.

He further added that hole in cyber security can not only affect a common man but the system in the Govt as well. Three specialists of NCIIPC including its Director Sachin Burman also explained the acts and responsibilities of the Center in this regard. Experts relating to cyber security were invited in the workshop that included officials from Odisha, West Bengal, Tripura and from Jharkhand as well shared their views.

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