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PTI | 03:02 PM,Feb 13,2012Observing that cyber security was a critical area of Observing that cyber security was a critical area of concern, Antony said nations must take serious and prompt note and cooperate with each other to strengthen seamless cyber security. "Security of networks has become an urgent concern, as enormous vital and critical data passes through them every day. Any breach of cyber networks can cause untold damage to the security of any society or country," he said. Pointing out that climate change too has an impact on security as it is causing floods and the per capita availability of water is decreasing sharply worldwide, the Minister said, "Water is actually fast emerging as a major source of insecurity and a potential issue for conflict among nations." "Thus, nations need to cooperate on sharing water and efficient water usage and harvesting and initiate collective action for preserving our common environment," he added. Antony said that energy was a source of competition among nations for energy demands and as fossil fuels are depleting at a rapid pace, nations and societies need to focus on alternative sources to meet our needs.
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