CERT-In hosts Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 countries as part of International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group as per a press release.
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India, in collaboration with Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), today, successfully designed & conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 Countries as part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group which is being led by India under the leadership of National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
Lt Gen Rajesh Pant, an army veteran who is the National Cyber Security Coordinator of India led the exercise
The theme of the exercise was “Building Network Resiliency to counter Ransomware Attacks”.
The exercise scenario was derived from real life cyber incidents, in which a domestic level (limited impact) ransomware incident escalates to a global cyber security crisis.
Exercise “Synergy” was hosted by CERT-In on its exercise simulation platform. Each State participated as a National Crisis Management Team having composition from different government agencies including National CERTs/CSIRTs, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA), Communication & IT/ICT Ministry and Security agencies.
The specific objective of the exercise was to Assess, Share and Improve strategies and practices among Member-States to build network resiliency against ransomware & cyber extortion attacks. Exercise “Synergy” was successful in meeting its objectives and provided insights for better coordination & cooperation among CRI Member States to build network resiliency and counter ransomware attacks.
CERT-In (the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is a government-mandated information technology (IT) security organization. The purpose of CERT-In is to respond to computer security incidents, report on vulnerabilities and promote effective IT security practices throughout the country. CERT-In functions under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
CERT-In has been designated as statutory body under Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008 to serve as the national agency to deal with cyber security. Proactive Contribution in Securing India's cyber space. CERT-IN provides certification to CERT Empanelled Security Auditor after conducting a detailed security audit. Such an audit will necessarily include all components of the organization’s network – websites, systems, applications, etc. Given the threat emanating from ransomware and the need for international cooperation,.
The CRI Resilience WG is being led by NSCS India. CERT In has memorandum of understanding with a number of countries having a similar response centre and the exercise signifies cooperation with these to manage ransomware attacks.
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