Cyber-security
New Telecom Cyber Security Rules in India
The Government of India has implemented new telecom cyber security regulations, aimed to enhance the protection of communication networks and services. Telecom companies are now required to report security incidents to the government. They must also share specific data for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Key Decisions at Army Commanders Conference 2023
The Indian Army recently concluded its Army Commanders Conference (ACC), which was held from April 17-21. The conference was attended by the Army Commanders, Director-General of Military Operations, and various other senior officers. It was held in a hybrid mode ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
BharOS: Indigenous Mobile Operating System
The BharOS is an operating system used in mobile phones. It was developed by JandK Operations Private Limited. IIT Madras was the pioneer in developing the app. And IIT Madras developed it through its JandK organization. Basically, JandK is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Synergy: CERT-In Cyber Security Exercise
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, successfully designed and conducted a cyber security exercise “Synergy” for 13 countries. Key Points The theme of ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Australia Online Safety Bill
Australia’s Online Safety Act has come into effect from January 23, 2022. The act was passed in July 2021. Highlights The act allows adults to report cases of online bullying in Australia, to the eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. With ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
cOcOn 2021- Kerala Police’s Cyber security and hacking conference
Chief of Defence Staff, Bipin Rawat, is set to inaugurate cOcOn 2021 on November 12, 2021. What is cOcOn 2021? cOcOn 2021 is the annual cyber security and hacking conference. It is organised by the Kerala Police. Conference will showcase ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
MEITY: Deep Dive Online Training Programme
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) is organising the “Deep Dive Online Training Programme” with the aim of strengthening cyber security ecosystem in India. Key Points This is week-long training programme, which is being organised for Chief Information Security ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
US Colonial Pipeline Attack
The Colonial Pipeline company transports about 45% of petrol and diesel in the east coast of US. It was forced to shut down after a cyber attack by a group called “Darkside”. The pipeline originates in the Texas and carries ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021