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AI and Deepfakes Raise Cybersecurity Concerns as India Faces Skills Shortage
K.K. Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, stated that the country needs 1.3 million professionals to combat cyberattacks, while only 500,000 are currently employed.
As per K.K. Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, currently 500,000 professionals are employed in the country to tackle the menace of cyberattacks, and there is a need for 1.3 million professionals to address the same.
On Tuesday, speaking at an event organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) on the usefulness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity issues, he said currently there is no specific law on the issue of cybersecurity, but if the need arises, then a separate law can be made. Currently, the problem of cyberattacks is tackled under IT regulations. Many cyberattacks remain unreported.
Singh stated that his ministry has notified the Digital Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which is expected to come into effect mid-next year. He stated that the industry has already begun preparing for this legislation and will develop affordable solutions to comply with the regulations.
