Nepal’s digital security: Exploring the specialised role of cyber security force
Photo: Pixabay As cybercrime surges worldwide, Nepal faces increasing threats from hacking, fraud, and digital extortion, impacting our economy, society, and security. Yet, our capacity to combat these cyber threats is underdeveloped. There is a need to evaluate the suitability of two approaches: establishing a dedicated Cyber Security Police force or creating a robust National Cybersecurity Authority to address Nepal’s specific needs and challenges. Advocating for a dedicated Cyber Police Force Those arguing for a separate Cyber Security Police contend that cybercrime needs dedicated first responders focused on digital forensics and virtual jurisdiction. Just like economic offences are handled by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), cybercrimes require technical expertise and procedures beyond regular police training. They point out that the Nepal Police’s current Cyber Bureau with about 15-20 personnel is understaffed and underequipped. For a country with over 20 mi...