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/