International Conference On Cyberlaw, Cybercrime & Cybersecurity 2021 Concludes: 5 Key Takeaways

The annual conference has been taking place for the past 8 years.

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New Delhi: International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity 2021 concluded on Friday and the event saw participation from 165 speakers in a three-day virtual conference with 44 sessions. This annual conference has been taking place since the past 8 years and this year, it deliberated upon some of the important aspects, issues and challenges concerning cyberspace in today's times. Organised by cyberlaws.net and renowned cyber law expert Pavan Duggal's firm, the event was virtually inaugurated by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

While we all know how important cybersecurity is in achieving the country's digital vision, the cyber risks are also higher than ever now, especially after the coronavirus pandemic. Remote working and the growing digital connectivity continues to fuel the attack surface of cybercriminals. Here are five important takeaways from the International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity 2021.

1. Cybersecurity is a necessity

There is a growing realisation that cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but is a necessity. "And it's crucial for governance and for a secure and bright digital future," Pavan Duggal, a leading cyberlaw expert and one of the organisers of the conference told ABP Live.

2. Golden age of cybercrime post COVID-19 

The conference highlighted that emergence of the golden age of cybercrime with the coming of COVID-19. Also highlighted were the key important cybercrimes that are emerging and encouraged nation states to update their cybercrime laws to be effective against these newly emerging cybercrime.

3. Vaccum in cybersecurity laws

Another key area where governments need to work is to fill the global vacuum of cyberlaws and cybersecurity laws. "There is a vacuum in cybersecurity laws at the international arena and recognise how cyberlaw jurisprudence is being developed across different nations to national legislations... Whether on cyber law or on cybersecurity," Duggal added.

4. Adopt cyber resilience

This year's iteration of the conference also highlighted the need for adopting cyber resilience and cybersecurity, as a way of life and constantly evolving the cyberspace.

5. Artificial Intelligence is here to stay

Artificial intelligence is here to stay - but the galaxy for artificial intelligence will have to be quickly addressed by stakeholders. 

IJustice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Judge, Supreme Court of India also highlighted the significance of Internet for societies and the massive misuse of Internet that is emerging globally. He also highlighted the need to have greater knowledge about cyberlaw and various cyberspace related aspects concerning the law enforcement agencies, prosecuting agencies and the courts of law.