Understanding CERT-In: India's Cybersecurity Nodal Agency
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team |
| Established | 19th January 2004 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Parent Department | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
| Motto | "Handling Cyber Security Incidents" |
| Legal Basis | Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 |
| Key Functions | - Collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber incident data |
| - Coordination of emergency measures during cyber incidents | |
| - Issuance of guidelines, advisories, and vulnerability notes | |
| - Implementation of Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP) | |
| Role | National Incident Response Centre for cybersecurity in India |
| Primary Focus | Securing Indian cyberspace and enhancing cybersecurity resilience |