THE ROLE OF INDIAN CYBERCRIME COORDINATION CENTRE IN SAFEGUARDING CYBERSPACE

AUTHOR – YOGESH PRASAD KOLEKAR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – YOGESH PRASAD KOLEKAR, THE ROLE OF INDIAN CYBERCRIME COORDINATION CENTRE IN SAFEGUARDING CYBERSPACE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 233-235, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The world was separated due to distance and boundaries that has been breached and intruded by virtual world. The cyberspace is a virtual space where people can learn, talk, share and get entertained and where physical distance is remains no more a barrier. The boon of internet technology gave birth to new type of criminals called as cybercriminals who took advantage of people’s ignorance of technology and upstanding of cyberspace. The word cybercrime is a combination two different words “Cyber” and “Crime” which refers to crime committed over the internet or cyberspace. Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre was established by the Ministry of Home Affairs to handle issues related to cybercrime. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre play an important role in safeguarding Indian cyberspace. It facilities coordination with various law enforcement agencies to tackle cybercrime effectively.