According to Lt General M. U. Nair, national cyber security coordinator (NCSC), government is exploring ways to expand trusted source norms beyond telecom networks to critical sectors, devices, and the internet of things (IoT) ecosystem.
Speaking at the ASSOCHAM 6th Global AI Leadership Meet 2024, he noted that while using artificial intelligence (AI), industry needs to invest in a robust cybersecurity ecosystem for strengthening industrial and commercial ecosystems given India is one of most targeted nations in the cyber security domain.
According to Nair, the basic ingredient that makes Al tools powerful is the data, based on which the area algorithms churn out models, predictions, options, results, and the effectiveness of the item is based on the content of data the tool has access to besides other aspects. He further added that for data access, there is a need for networks which are robust, secure, and resilient. The country should be in a position to have only trusted products join the networks.
