Government Launches National Cyber Security Strategy 2026 to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Q1. Which organization launched the National Cyber Security Strategy 2026?

1. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
2. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
3. National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
4. National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC)

Explanation: The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) is the apex body responsible for national security coordination and was the launching authority for the strategy.

Q2. What is a key objective of the National Cyber Security Strategy 2026 regarding infrastructure?

1. To privatize all critical information infrastructure.
2. To protect India's critical information infrastructure from cyber-attacks.
3. To reduce government spending on cybersecurity.
4. To outsource cybersecurity entirely to international firms.

Explanation: The strategy's primary focus is on safeguarding vital sectors like power, finance, and telecommunications, which constitute critical information infrastructure, against cyber threats.

Q3. The National Cyber Security Strategy 2026 mandates regular security audits for which entities?

1. Only government departments
2. Only critical private sector entities
3. All internet service providers
4. All government departments and critical private sector entities

Explanation: The strategy imposes mandatory regular security audits on both government departments and critical private sector organizations to ensure a baseline level of security.

Q4. What new facility is proposed to be created under the National Cyber Security Strategy 2026?

1. A National Cyber Warfare Command Center
2. A National Cyber Diplomacy Forum
3. A National Cyber Forensic Lab
4. A National Cyber Threat Intelligence Agency

Explanation: The strategy includes the establishment of a 'National Cyber Forensic Lab' to bolster the nation's capabilities in investigating cybercrimes and analyzing digital evidence.

Q5. Which of the following is NOT a stated goal of the National Cyber Security Strategy 2026?

1. Enhancing digital trust
2. Protecting critical infrastructure
3. Promoting unrestricted access to sensitive government data
4. Supporting the growth of India's digital economy

Explanation: While the strategy focuses on security and trust, it aims to protect sensitive data, not to promote unrestricted access to it. Enhancing digital trust and protecting infrastructure are key goals.