India practices a 'multi-alignment' approach in its cyber diplomacy. How does this posture strengthen India's internal security while maintaining strategic autonomy?

⊳ India's "multi-alignment" approach: (1) Collaborating with multiple players in cyber domain ⊳ Eg: QUAD as well as SCO. (2) Strengthening global community guidelines on cyber security ⊳ Eg: Participation in "Precedence Principles" negotiation. (3) Focus on global supply chain for cyber security. (4) Partnerships in coded platforms. Eg: UNIA resolution on cyber security. ⊳ Strengthening India's internal security and strategic autonomy: (1) Building cyber-proofing of critical infrastructure ⊳ Eg: Adoption of best principles from EU. (2) No dependency on a single partner. ⊳ Eg: Supply chain resilience initiative. (3) Allowing free own financing and take ownership through cyber world ⊳ Eg: PAFT using cyber-security to curb black money. (4) Strengthening India's standing in cyber diplomacy ⊳ Eg: UN-passed India "Cyber Suraksha Vandrai".

Cyber is an emerging domain which needs a strategic focus and technology upgradation.

— Apurva Verma · AIR 42