A Blog by DRASInt Risk Alliance Chronology of Important Events 1990s- A Wake-Up Call- Before the 1990s, airport security in India was fairly basic – think metal detectors and manual checks. But everything changed in 1999, after the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814. The incident exposed serious vulnerabilities in the country’s airport security and this acted as a wake-up call. In response, there was a complete overhaul of the security protocols, and India started ali

Lt Col Amit Sharma, SM (retd.) DRASInt | Leadership, Security Management and Vigilance At a time when global communication is essential for economic, military, and societal operations, China's involvement in the infrastructure that facilitates this communication is subject to growing scrutiny. This piece delves into China's investments in submarine cables, land-based networks, and developments in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, establishing China as a significant

In today's digital age, the proliferation of technology has led to an exponential increase in the collection, processing, and sharing of personal data. To address the concerns surrounding data privacy and security, governments around the world are enacting legislation to safeguard individuals' personal information. India, too, has taken a significant step in this direction with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. Key Provisions of the Act