Unveiling Mobile Security Roadmap of India through Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
Need for Mobile Security Roadmap
Mobile devices are ubiquitous and essential in India, but they also pose many security challenges from different angles. These challenges include fake applications, data leakage, unsecured Wi-Fi, malware, phishing, spyware, device theft or loss to name a few. These threats can compromise the privacy, integrity, and availability of personal, government and enterprise data. Moreover, these threats can have serious implications for national security, especially because of the dominance of apps and mobile devices coming in from outside the country. Lack of effective analysis tools adds up to this. Therefore, as a country, there is a need to have a roadmap to address these challenges effectively and efficiently while balancing the requirements of various stakeholders, such as citizens, government, strategic agencies, startups, industry, social media platform providers, etc.
Objective of Stakeholder Consultation
The objectives of the stakeholders meeting is to:
- To deliberate on challenges, strategies, and initiatives related to security of mobile devices, applications, and data from the perspective of various stakeholders
- Brainstorm and seek inputs on the mechanisms to address the identified challenges by harnessing the potential of India's startup ecosystem and leveraging the expertise of R&D institutions, academia, Industry & OEMs
1st Stakeholder Consultation
Held on: 29th November 2023 Location: Hyderabad
Inaugurated By: Ms. Tulika Pandey, Group Coordinator, Cybersecurity R&D & Scientist G
Distinguished Guest Ms. Tulika Pandey, Group Coordinator, Cybersecurity R&D & Scientist G unveiled the draft "Mobile Security Roadmap for Multi Stakeholders Consultation," highlighting the need for the Stakeholder Consultation.
Mobile Security Roadmap: V1.0
Points Deliberated:
The following aspects were focused during the 1st stakeholders meeting:
- Deliberation on challenges, strategies, and initiatives related to security of mobile devices, applications, and data from the perspective of various stakeholders
- Brainstorming on the mechanisms to address the identified challenges by harnessing the potential of India's startup ecosystem and leveraging the expertise of R&D institutions, academia, Industry & OEMs
Mobile Security Roadmap: V2.0
Inline with the inputs from the various Stakeholder in order to address various challenges across the Mobile technology stack, the Mobile Security Roadmap has been evolved, highlighting the major areas and need for collaborations among various stakeholders, including Government, strategic agencies, startups and industry. The updated Mobile Security Roadmap is depicted below.
We are seeking feedback on further enhancing the roadmap and it is welcomed at msec[at]cdac[dot]in
Kindly provide your inputs before 15th February 2024.
The Second Stakeholders Meeting on Mobile Security Roadmap is planned on 21st February 2024 at National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Stakeholders interested to participate may kindly fill and submit their details below
We are also collating information on mobile security products/solutions being offered by various stakeholders for further consolidation and showcasing. Request you to provide details of products/solutions being offered by your organisation in the link provided below.