Cybersecurity Threats and Legal Responsibilities in E-Business: An Indian Perspective

Abstract

As e-businesses becomes more prevalent, the concern over cybersecurity threats is also rising. As per the Network Readiness Index 2023 (NRI) Report, India has been proactive in integrating e-commerce platforms for businesses. However, challenges related to cybersecurity threats persist for both businesses and customers. By reviewing various literatures, regulations, and case studies, this research highlights the diverse cybersecurity threats faced by e-businesses, measures to mitigate cybersecurity threats, identifies the legal and regulatory frameworks governing e-businesses, legal responsibilities and liabilities of e-businesses, and steps to mitigate them, outlines the challenges faced by e-businesses in relation to cybersecurity threats and legal responsibilities, and highlights the future directions in addressing these challenges. This chapter provides e-businesses, government institutions, and researchers with a comprehensive information about cybersecurity threats and legal responsibilities in e-business practices and steps to mitigate them, both global and within India.