Proposed arrangements and cyber security challengesin nuclear domain: An explanatory study of India

Abstract

The goal of cyber security is to protect the internet against online attacks. One of the most frequently usedterminologies in cybersecurity is “cyber-threats,” which refers to the use of information and communicationtechnology (ICT) for hostile purposes by a range of criminals. The complexity of cyber security architecture makeshigher safety measures necessary to guard against system flaws and potential global catastrophes. One of themost important security issues today is cyberattack. A cyber breach could make nuclear systems safety andsecurity safeguards ineffective, which is especially important for nuclear systems. India, which has a sizableand developing nuclear programme, has a similar situation. Over the past few decades, governments, includingIndia, have invested a significant amount of time and money in building effective physical safeguards for nuclearinstallations, which has raised the risk of a cyber or hybrid attack. The risk of hacking, disruption, or sabotage risesas nuclear infrastructure becomes more and more reliant on cyber technology. Any cyberattack’s antagonistic goalis to take advantage of a system’s weaknesses in order to take over, operate, and keep a presence on the targetsystem. Designing standards that can accommodate both immediate and long-term needs is crucial due to thesensitivity of nuclear materials and infrastructure. The study’s objective is to discuss the proposed arrangement ofcyber security in nuclear domain in India.