Cyber Security Insider Threats :: Government’s Role in Protecting India’s Critical Infrastructure Sectors

This research identifies the problem of insider threats in the critical infrastructure sectors of India. It is structured to answer the research question: "Why insider threats should be the primary concern for Indian government to protect its critical infrastructure sectors.” It defines the critical infrastructure sectors and portrays the cyber security scenario of India. Also, through the research study, it identifies the lack of awareness and non-seriousness of employees in the critical sectors companies, which can become a major reason of an insider threat.

This research recommends a more active involvement of Indian government and its cyber security agencies towards the study of insider threats.