Press Information Bureau
Government of India Ministry of Defence
26-November-2012 15:17 IST
Cyber Security
Union government is aware that cyber-crime is becoming a
major threat to national security and armed forces are bracing to cope with the
challenge. Usage of pen drive on Internet computers has been banned as a policy
due to inherent security threat posed by pen drives.
Computers and communication systems in Ministry of Defence are procured from recognized Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/Companies as per the procurement procedures of the Government. A Cyber Security Policy 2008 issued by the Ministry of Defence is under implementation, which inter-alia, includes continuous awareness campaign, audit of networks, strengthening of cyber security activities and maintaining of air gaps. Cyber security issues are also coordinated by National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) at the national level. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Ramesh Bais, ShriUday Singh and Shri HariManjhi in Lok Sabha today. |
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