Intelligence sharing key to fighting cybercrime, terror:Rijiju

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Jun 14 2016 | 9:57 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju today stressed on the importance of coordination between various agencies in sharing intelligence for curbing cyber crime and terrorism.
Speaking at 'The Gateways of India Dialogue' here, he outlined various initiative of the Union Government to develop a "robust system" to tackle cyber crime.
Attempts were being made to involve various agencies both at Centre and state and even the private organisations to develop a system for seamless sharing of information, he said.
"We are very much aware that the success will depend on how much we share our information with each organisation," he said.
"Unless we connect (separate organisations) with each other, for seamless sharing of information and for proper coordination, we will never succeed," he said.
He cited the example of the Pathankot terror attack which could not be averted despite intelligence inputs.
Speaking on ISIS, he said India didn't face any threat from the terror group "because our people have strong character".
"When some youths left India to join ISIS, it is their parents and the Muslim society at large which has been instrumental in persuading them to get back," he said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 14 2016 | 9:57 PM IST

Next Story