Indian govt to set up unified cyber security task force

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INTERNATIONAL DESK: Alarmed at the growing danger from cyberattacks and threats to national security, the Indian government is in the process of setting up a unified national-level cyber security task force with a special focus on the risks emanating from the telecom sector.

The move comes at a time when the government is also finalising a “trusted sources” list for procuring telecom gear as the country moves towards 5G and other sophisticated telecom and immersive technologies, but with negligible procurement from China and other countries inimical to India’s security interests.

“The PMO has been informed about the efforts to explore the possibility of setting up a sub department for Telecom Cyber Security under a unified national level cyber security task force instead of setting up a separate task force under the telecom ministry,” a source said, adding that the task force is expected to be in place by March next year. (The Times of India)