Communication Security Certification Scheme

Communication Security Certification Scheme Latest News

Recently, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) has designated M/s Compliance International Pvt. Ltd., Noida as a Telecom Security Testing Laboratory (TSTL) for testing IP Routers under the Communication Security Certification (ComSec) Scheme.

About Communication Security Certification Scheme

• It is applicable for Security Certification of all telecommunication equipment for which Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) applies.
• This scheme falls under broader ‘Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE)’, rules notified in September 2017.
  • These rules have now been superseded by Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025.
• It mandates every OEM/importer/dealer who wishes to sell, import or use any telecom equipment in India, shall have to get their equipment security tested and certified under this scheme.
• It is also applicable to such other Telecom Equipment, Hardware, Software or System as notified by the Government.
• Implementing agency: National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS). 
• Scheme mainly comprises of three major activities

• • Development of country specific Security assurance standards called Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for every Telecom equipment.
  • Designation of third-party Telecom Security Test Laboratories (TSTL) meeting the specified requirements.
  • The Designated TSTLs will be responsible for carrying out the security testing of telecom equipment as per ITSAR’s requirements
  • Evaluation and Certification of the telecom equipment against ITSAR by NCCS.

Source: PIB

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