Cyber Security: Need of the Hour

Abstract

Due to the advent of information and communication technology (ICT) in 21^st century, there is a tremendous increase in the usage and dependency on cybernate in all sphere of human life. On the account of inevitable material and infrastructural growth, there is a need inherent also to get secure the said infrastructure using advanced technologies by keeping a proper vigilance in order to prevent the top secrets being penetrated and hacked. In this race vast burden is on cyber experts to protect such confidential infrastructures, which are prone to cyber attacks and threats increasingly. This paper tries to unfold the meaning of cyber security with main objectives as to know principles of cyber security, to know how one will be at risk, to know the needs of cyber security, to know the advantages of cyber security and to create awareness. To have a safe nation, safe cyber security is needed.