Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) Latest News

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) have jointly released comprehensive guidelines for cyber security across the country’s space ecosystem.

About Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

• It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.
• It is a functional organisation of the Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology, Government of India.
• Objective: Securing Indian cyberspace.
• CERT-In has been operational since January 2004. 
• The constituency of CERT-In is the Indian cyber community.
• CERT-In has been designated under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, to serve as the national agency to perform the following functions in the area of cyber security:
  • Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
  • Forecasts and alerts of cybersecurity incidents.
  • Emergency measures for handling cybersecurity incidents.
  • Coordination of cyber incident response activities.
  • Issue guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes, and white papers relating to information security practices, procedures, prevention, response, and reporting of cyber incidents.
  • Such other functions relating to cyber security as may be prescribed.
• To perform these functions, CERT-In is empowered to call for information and issue directions to service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporates, and any other person. 
• CERT-In provides services to organizations in the Government, Public, and Private sectors. In addition, CERT-In provides services to individuals and home users as well.
• CERT-In collaborates with international counterparts to share information regarding emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and malware.
• CERT-In creates awareness on security issues through dissemination of information on its website (https://www.cert-in.org.in) and operates a 24×7 incidence response help desk. 
• Disclosure of information will be followed in accordance with Indian Constitutional laws.
• To ensure effective governance, a Review Committee oversees CERT-In’s operations. This committee includes but is not limited to representatives from various government ministries, such as:
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Telecommunications
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Group Coordinator for Cyber Law and e-Security
• The committee meets regularly to assess CERT-In’s performance and provide strategic direction.

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About Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India)

• The SIA-India is a non-profit body representing India’s space and satellite sector.
• Its members include satellite operators, manufacturers, startups, academia, and legal firms, working to shape policy and promote global collaboration.

Source: DDN