How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?
Internal security · Wednesday, 27 May 2026
India's critical national infrastructure faces rising cyber threats due to increased digitization.
Quick highlights
- Cyberattacks on critical sectors surged by over 140%.
- 60% of PSUs rely on basic security audits.
- One-third of industrial IoT systems are vulnerable.
- Daily cyber probes threaten banking systems.
Context
Rapid digitization has expanded vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
Key Facts
Critical infrastructure includes energy, transport, and banking sectors.
Significance
Protecting CNI is vital for national security and public safety.
Challenges / Way Forward
Need for advanced security measures and compliance systems.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 2 on internal security.
Remember this
- CNI refers to essential assets and services.
- NCIIPC established for CNI protection.
- CERT-In is the national incident response agency.
- Cybersecurity drills are mandated.