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What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. 

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UPSC CSE 2019 (Prelims) CSAT Previous Year Paper (02-Jun-2019)

CyberDome is an innovative public-private partnership initiative, pioneered by the Kerala Police, designed to combat cybercrime effectively. It functions as a collaborative hub where law enforcement agencies work alongside ethical hackers, IT professionals, and academic experts. Unlike traditional cyber cells that are reactive, CyberDome focuses on proactive threat hunting and intelligence gathering.

It is highly useful in controlling internet crimes in several ways:

  1. Proactive Monitoring: It actively scans the internet, including the dark web, to identify threats, radical propaganda, and criminal activities before they escalate.
  2. Technical Expertise: It provides police with cutting-edge technical expertise to tackle complex crimes like financial fraud, ransomware attacks, and phishing.
  3. Online Child Protection: It has a dedicated unit to monitor and take down child sexual abuse material online.
  4. Public Awareness: It develops tools and campaigns to educate citizens about cyber hygiene.

By leveraging private sector talent, the CyberDome model offers a dynamic and agile framework to police cyberspace.

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