Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology : Kaspersky — CERT-In deal

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology : Kaspersky --- CERT-In deal

Question : CERT-In is the nodal agency of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MoEIT). Kaspersky(A multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider) has signed a MoU with the CERT-In.What is the full form of CERT-In ?
(a) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
(b) Indian Cyber Expert Response Team
(c) Indian Cyber Emergency Response Team
(d) None of the above
Answer (a)
Related facts

  • Kaspersky(A multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider) has recently(November 2020) signed a MoU with the CERT-In.
  • CERT-In(Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats.
  • It comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India.

About the deal

  • Both party will work together for building a cooperative relationship and facilitate the fulfillment of mutual goals for creating a safe & secure cyber space in the country.
  • The primary activities entailed via this MOU include:
  • Sharing of relevant technical information, threat intelligence, and data feeds by Kaspersky with CERT-In in order to enhance information security in India.
  • Providing expert support and technical exchange such as cyber security incident reporting, incident analysis and response, cyber security audit, and malware analysis.
  • Execution of training programs within the framework of Kaspersky Global Transparency Initiative such as Code Review and Assessment Training.
  • Execution of joint projects such as supporting awareness initiatives undertaken by CERT-In in India and partnering with Kaspersky Innovative Arm (Kaspersky iHub) through mentorship and accelerator programs for supporting Indian start-ups with innovative cyber security projects.

By — Pankaj Pandey.

Link:
https://www.crn.in/news/kaspersky-cert-in-sign-mou-for-improving-mutual-cyber-security-capabilities/