Defence services establishes CERTs to prevent and react to cyber attacks

New Delhi : Defence Minister AK Antony in a written reply to a question informed the lok sabha that, hosting of confidential defence information is governed by strict guidelines. While threats of cyber attacks have increased, adequate safeguards to protect systems through air gapped computers and intranets have been undertaken. Defence Services have established Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to prevent and react to cyber attacks.

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