Electronic and Postal Communications (Computer Emergency Response
Team)
G.N. No. 419 (contd)
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closed members, mailing list and other
communication
channels
for
efficient
communication;
develop and define communication approach
and information sharing among the
constituents,
service
providers
and
stakeholders;
develop and deliver a set of crucial reactive
services to the public for continuous awareness
and knowledge sharing;
forecast and broadcast alerts on cyber security
incidents;
take Emergency measures for handling cyber
security incidents;
issue guidelines, advisory and vulnerability
notes and relating to information on security
practices, procedures, prevention, response and
reporting of cyber threats;
develop a collaborative relationship with other
CERT type organisations and associates;
raise awareness and provide training to sectoral
security CERTs;
escalate the security and other related
incidences to national security and law
enforcement agencies for further action
including prosecution;
perform on demand and scheduled security
audits to critical ICT infrastructure and critical
services in order to assess their vulnerabilities
to cyber security threats;
such other functions related to cyber crimes as
may be prescribed by the Authority; and
coordinate other sectoral specific CERTs
including Government Network CERT
established under their respective legislations
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