Need tech-savvy force to protect India's digital infrastructure, says Sitharaman
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Need tech-savvy force to protect India's digital infrastructure, says Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasised the need for a tech-savvy force to protect India's digital infrastructure, such as banks and stock markets, amid growing misuse of technology to disrupt these systems. Addressing the 4th convocation ceremony of the Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Ms. Sitharaman said technology is being misused by some vested interests or dark forces and noted that India's growth may not go down well with some people. The Finance Minister said students passing out from RRU will play an important role in strengthening the country's internal security, which includes protecting digital public infrastructure. Hence, we also need forces within the country who are tech-savvy and conscious of the threats before us to protect our digital infrastructure," Ms. Sitharaman said.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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ABP News  

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