Union Budget 2024: Boosting cybersecurity budget to defend India’s thriving digital economy

India, with its rapidly expanding digital infrastructure and burgeoning internet user base, has recognised the imperative need to secure its cyberspace. The increasing cybersecurity budget over the years reflects the government’s commitment to bolstering its defences against a spectrum of cyber threats that endanger national security, economic vitality, and the privacy of its citizens.

The changing geo-political and economic shifts have compelled the Indian government to take active steps to evolve in cyberspace. This includes strengthening internal safety and security under the Ministry of Home Affairs, investment in defence infrastructure, and having bilateral agreements with countries across the globe,