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On 21-11-2024, the Ministry of Communications notified the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024 introducing stringent security measures and increased accountability for telecom entities. The provisions came into force on 21-11-2024.<\/p>\n

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    The Central Government (‘CG’) agency authorized by Central Government can seek for traffic other data from a telecommunication entity on the Central Government portal for protecting and ensuring telecom cyber security.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    CG can also direct the telecommunication entity to establish necessary infrastructure and equipment for collection from designated points to enable its processing and storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Obligations relating to telecom cyber security:<\/p>\n

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      It should not be endangered by any person;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      No one should send messages which can adversely affect it;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      There should not be misuse of telecommunication equipment\/ telecommunication identifier\/ telecommunication network\/ telecommunication services;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Telecommunication should ensure compliance with directions and standards issued by the CG.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Every telecommunication entity will have to furnish a detailed report relating to action taken on the portal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Measures to be taken by every telecommunication entity:<\/p>\n

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        Adopt a telecom cyber security policy and inform CG about it;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Identify and reduce the risks of security incidents and ensure timely responses;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Take appropriate action for addressing security incidents, and mitigate their impact;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Conduct periodic telecom cyber security audits of its network to assess resilience to Threats on telecom cyber security;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Report security incidents to the CG;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Establish facilities such as Security Operations Centre.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reporting of Security Incidents:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Telecommunication entity within 6 hours of becoming aware of a security incident affecting its telecommunication network\/ services;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Telecommunication entity within 24 hours of becoming aware of a security incident should furnish the following information:<\/p>\n

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            number of users affected by the security incident;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            duration of the security incident;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            geographical area affected by the security incident;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            extent to which the functioning of the telecommunication network\/ service is affected;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            remedial measures taken or proposed to be taken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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            The CG can ask the affected telecommunication entity to provide information needed to access the telecommunication network\/ services including the telecom cyber security policy and carry out a security audit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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