File No: 2(35)/2011-CERT-In
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
Department of Electronics and Information Technology
Soe
outlines some
pointers to enable
collaborative working
of all key players
safeguard country’s information and information systems.
in public & private to
This policy, therefore, aims to create a
cyber security framework, which leads to specific actions and programmes to enhance the security
posture of country’s cyber space.
I.
Vision
To build a secure and resilient cyberspace for citizens, businesses and
Government
Il. Mission
To protect information and information infrastructure in cyberspace,
build capabilities to
prevent and respond to cyber threats, reduce vulnerabilities and minimize damage from
cyber
incidents
through
a combination
of institutional
structures,
people,
processes,
technology and cooperation.
III. Objectives
)
To
create
a
secure
cyber
ecosystem
in the
country,
generate
adequate
trust
&
confidence in IT systems and transactions in cyberspace and thereby enhance adoption
of IT in all sectors of the economy.
2)
To create an assurance framework for design of security policies and for promotion and
enabling actions for compliance to global security standards and best practices by way of
conformity assessment (product, process, technology & people).
3)
To strengthen the Regulatory framework for ensuring a Secure Cyberspace ecosystem.
4)
To enhance
and
create National and
strategic
information
response,
resolution
Sectoral
regarding
threats
and
management
crisis
to
level 24 x 7 mechanisms
ICT
infrastructure,
through
creating
effective
for obtaining
scenarios
predictive,
for
preventive,
protective, response and recovery actions.
5)
To enhance the protection and resilience of Nation’s critical information infrastructure by
operating a 24x7 National Critical information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC)
and
mandating
security practices
related to the design,
acquisition,
development,
use
and operation of information resources.
6)
To
develop
research,
diffusion
suitable
solution
and
indigenous
oriented
security
research,
commercialisation
technologies
proof
leading
to
of concept,
widespread
through
frontier
pilot development,
deployment
of
technology
transition,
secure
ICT
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