2021 India-ITU joint CyberDrill for Indian entities

2021 India-ITU joint CyberDrill for Indian entities

Question: 2021 India-ITU joint CyberDrill for Indian entities. Who is chief of international telecommunication union ?
a) Houllion Zhao
b) K Rajaraman
c) Shri R.N jha.
d) None of these.
Ans:a
Related Facts :

  • The department with the support from ITU will be jointly organising a Cyber dril from November 28 to December 3 across government departments.
  • This 2021 India-ITU joint CyberDrill for Indian entities will emphasize the role of national Computer Incident and Response Teams (CIRTs) and Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) in building cyber resilience and protecting critical information infrastructure.
  • While ITU CyberDrills are generally held face to face, the first edition of the India-ITU Joint CyberDrill for Indian Entities will be held remotely and aims to bring together the cybersecurity community.
  • especially India’s CNIs (Critical National Infrastructures), operators in order to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Highlight Points:
  • The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.
  • Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, we allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.
  • ITU is committed to connecting all the world’s people – wherever they live and whatever their means. Through our work, we protect and support everyone’s right to communicate.

Links:
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/dot-itu-team-up-to-organise-cybersecurity-drill/87867979