The Ministry of Cyber Affairs
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About the Initiative
“Ministry” comes from Greek words like diakoneo (“to serve”) and douleuo (“to serve as a slave”). The Initiative Ministry of Cyber Affairs aims to serve the Cyber Space, by highlighting important events, news related to the cyberworld. This includes cybercrime, cybersecurity, Ai, Digitalisation etc.
Platform also aims to highlight the contributions of Cyber Police all around the world, which conventional media does not cover owing to various reasons.
Besides, public policy, regulations and Government Guidelines around the world, which actually makes an impact are posted for others countries to learn and implement.
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