22 June 2026

Cybersecurity in Indian education sector

The topic provides relevant context and data points on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the education sector, which is useful for illustrating challenges in e-governance and internal security, though it lacks a specific policy or legislative action that would warrant a higher rating.

Questions

1. The increasing frequency of cyberattacks on educational institutions highlights a critical gap in digital governance. Discuss the challenges in securing academic data and the necessity of institutional backup policies. 150 words
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2. Digital transformation in the Indian education sector has brought significant benefits but also exposed vulnerabilities to cyber threats. Analyze the systemic risks associated with data management in academic institutions and suggest a framework for enhancing institutional cyber resilience. 250 words
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Prelims

1. What does the '3-2-1 rule' in the context of data management refer to?

   1. A Three layers of encryption, two-factor authentication, and one cloud backup.
   2. B Three security audits, two firewall layers, and one offline server.
   3. C Three-day recovery window, two backup locations, and one primary database.
   4. D Three copies of data, two different media types, and one off-site copy.