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CERT-In's Role in Strengthening Cyber Security in India

Issuance of directions by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

The Central Government in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act, 2000”) has appointed “Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)” on 27th October 2009 under the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 70B of IT Act, 2000 and notified the Information Technology (The Indian […]

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Cybersecurity Incident Reporting: Obligations for Data Centers and Body Corporates in India

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Types of cybersecurity incidents mandatorily to be reported by service providers, intermediaries, data centers, body corporate and Government organizations to CERT-In in India [Rule 12(1)(a) of The Information Technology (The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and Manner of Performing Functions and Duties) Rules, 2013 (https://www.meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/G_S_R%2020%20%28E%292_0.pdf) ] 1. Targeted scanning/probing of critical networks/systems 2. Compromise of

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Enhancing Cyber Security for a Safe & Trusted Internet: India’s Information Security Directives

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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) serves as the national agency for performing various functions in the area of cyber security in the country as per provisions of section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (https://www.cert-in.org.in/PDF/Notification_regarding_CERT-In.pdf) and (https://www.cert-in.org.in/PDF/G.S.R_20(E).pdf) . CERT-In continuously analyses cyber threats and handles cyber incidents tracked and reported to it. CERT-In regularly

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