Goa, May 21 -- There is no question that Goa government websites are currently facing serious vulnerabilities. Over 70% of Goa's 62 departmental government websites remain critically vulnerable to cyberattacks. Key portals, including those of the Goa Police, Goa University, and the Directorate of Accounts, lack basic security protocols such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certification, which is essential for encrypting data and securing user interactions. Compounding the issue, 45 websites have not had their mandatory security audits renewed in over 10 months, while 17 others are stuck in prolonged renewal processes exceeding a year.

Recent cyber incidents underscore the severity of the threat. Not long ago-just last week-the Department of...