Ascertaining Awareness of Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats

Abstract

With the growth of internet, the dependence on computers has increased exponentially. The advancement of technology is being equally enjoyed by cyber criminals leading to new forms of threats. The challenge is to protect critical information infrastructure, like civil aviation sector, Railways' passenger reservation system and communication network, port management, companies and organisations in power, oil and natural gas sectors, banking and finance, telecom sector, etc. from cyber attacks. This paper attempts to investigate the current status of cyber crime at International level, National level and in Uttarakhand. The paper recommends the imperativeness of creating mass awareness about cyber security and evaluates the possibility of using Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) as an effective measure for spreading mass awareness about cyber security.