Question: What is the rank of India in Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 released by International Telecommunication Union?
(a) 10th
(b) 12th
(c) 8th
(d) 24th
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- International Telecommunication Union(ITU) has released the Global Cybersecurity Index(GCI) 2020.
- The index measures 194 countries towards their commitment to cybersecurity at a global level. It includes raising awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the cybersecurity issue.
- GCI 2020 is the fourth edition of the annual index.
Parameters taken into account:
- Each country’s level of development or engagement is assessed along five pillars – (i) Legal Measures, (ii) Technical Measures, (iii) Organizational Measures, (iv) Capacity Development, and (v) Cooperation – and then aggregated into an overall score.
2020 Index rankings:
- India is ranked at 10th position with aggregate score of 97.5.
- Top position is held by United States of America.
- Second spot is held jointly by United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
- Estonia was ranked third in the index.
Links:
https://www.itu.int/en/myitu/Publications/2021/06/28/13/22/Global-Cybersecurity-Index-2020
https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecurity/Pages/global-cybersecurity-index.aspx