Cyber warfare is considered by some defence analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand about Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same. (250 Words 15 Marks)
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Cyber warfare is considered by some defence analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand about Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same. (250 Words 15 Marks)

Indeed, some argue that cyber warfare poses a greater menace than traditional threats like Al Qaeda or terrorism due to its potential to cripple critical systems and institutions without the need for physical force.