Electronic and Postal Communications (Computer Emergency Response
Team)
G.N. No. 419 (contd)

and to as a bridge between them and
International CERTs.
Requirements
to the
Constituencies

7. The Constituencies shall have the duty to(a)
maintain a secure environment for their
organizations, Internet connectivity and
internal network for their users by maintaining
up-dated systems that have a protection
mechanism against information and computer
security threats;
(b)
maintain an organization’s Information
Communication Technology and cyber
security policy for information and computer
security;
(c)
maintain a trusted focal point of contacts for
the organisation who shall communicate with
National CERT and Members of closed
constituents mailing list in an effective and
timely manner;
(d)
maintain a good working relationship with
their service providers for an efficient and
timely communication response;
(e)
notify the National CERT of significant
information or computer security threats that
come to their attention. The notification shall
include measures undertaken, if any;
(f)
develop internal information awareness
programmes for their information and
computer users;
(g)
comply with the minimum standards, updates
or guidelines advised or recommended by the
National CERT or service providers for
securing their information and computer
systems or in response to threats or
vulnerabilities came into notice;

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