THE IMPACT OF CYBER TERRORISM ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

AUTHOR – YASH THAKUR* & KUNVAR DUSHYANT SINGH**

* STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH LUCKNOW CAMPUS

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH LUCKNOW CAMPUS

BEST CITATION – YASH THAKUR & KUNVAR DUSHYANT SINGH, THE IMPACT OF CYBER TERRORISM ON CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL SECURITY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (5) OF 2025, PG. 415-420, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

Cyberterrorism, the deliberate use of computer networks to cause harm or disruption, has emerged as a significant threat to national security and the integrity of critical infrastructure. This paper examines the multifaceted impact of cyberterrorism on critical infrastructure, exploring its potential consequences, vulnerabilities, and the challenges it poses to national security. The paper discusses the various forms of cyberterrorism, including denial-of-service attacks, data theft, and malware infections, and their potential to disrupt essential services, cause economic losses, and undermine public trust. It also analyzes the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, such as interconnectedness, complexity, and human error, and the challenges of defending against cyber threats. The paper concludes by discussing strategies for addressing the cyberterrorism threat, including enhanced cybersecurity measures, international cooperation, public-private partnerships, and increased public awareness.

Keywords: cyberterrorism, infrastructure, vulnerabilities, cybersecurity, interconnectedness