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Cabinet Approves "National Cyber Security Strategy 2025" to Fortify Digital Infrastructure.

National | Dated: 07&08 Dec 2025

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the "National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS) 2025". The strategy aims to create a secure cyberspace for citizens, businesses, and the government. It outlines a roadmap to address evolving threats like ransomware, state-sponsored cyber-attacks, and data breaches.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The strategy establishes a specialized "National Cyber Command" to coordinate defense mechanisms across sectors.
  • It mandates that all critical information infrastructure (CII) sectors must allocate at least 10% of their IT budget to cybersecurity.
  • A dedicated fund of Rs 5,000 crore has been allocated for R&D in indigenous cybersecurity solutions.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Strategy: National Cyber Security Strategy 2025.
  • New Body: National Cyber Command.
  • Mandate: 10% Budget allocation for Cyber Security.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Under the "National Cyber Security Strategy 2025", what percentage of the IT budget must Critical Information Infrastructure sectors allocate to cybersecurity?

Correct Answer: 10%

🚀 Quick Recap:

About NSCS

  • National Security Advisor – Ajit Doval
  • HQ – New Delhi