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Training of Indian Computer Emergency Response Team

Workshop on “DNS DDoS Amplification Attacks and Mitigation ” on 1st May, 2006

A one day workshop on “DNS DDoS Amplification Attacks and Mitigation” was held on May 1st, 2006. Aim of the workshop was to create awareness about DNS DDoS Amplification Attacks and Mitigation methods among senior level IT managers.

Workshop on “Protection against Phishing Scams ” on 15 February, 2006

A one day workshop on “Protection against Phishing Scams” was held on February 15, 2006. Aim of the workshop was to create awareness about Protection against Phishing Scams among senior level IT managers.

Workshop on “Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing” on 23 December, 2005

A one day workshop on “Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing” was held on December 23, 2005. Aim of the workshop was to create awareness about vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methods among senior level IT managers.

Workshop on “Malware Threats & Countermeasures” on 15 July, 2005

A one day workshop on “Malware Threats & Countermeasures” was held on July 15, 2005. Aim of the workshop was to create awareness about various Malware threats and countermeasures among Network Administrators of various organizations.

Cyber Security Seminar, 21-22 April, 2005

A two-day “Cyber Security Seminar” has been organized by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the auspices of the Indo-US Cyber Security Forum. Speakers at the seminar included cyber security experts from the US-CERT, CERT/CC, CERT-In and those from the US and Indian industries.

The seminar focused on the practices and challenges of cyber security; emerging threats and trends in cyberspace and technological challenges that are posed by the rising threats in cyberspace. Over 150 delegates from public and private sector organisations participated in the seminar.

Workshop on “Malicious Code Trends and Countermeasures” on 29 March, 2005

A one day workshop on “Malicious Code Trends and Countermeasures ” was held on March 29, 2004. Security professionals from Government, Public and Private sector have participated in the workshop.

CERT-In - Microsoft Security Seminar for Technical Decision-makers in Government and Industry on 2nd March 2005

A one day workshop on “Information Security for Technical Decision-makers in Government and Industry” was held on March 2, 2004. Security professionals from Government, Public and Private sector have participated in the workshop.

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Roles and Functions of Indian Computer Emergency Response Team

Roles
Reactive

1. Provide a single point of contact for reporting local problems.
2. Assist the organisational constituency and general computing community in preventing and handling computer security incidents.
3. Share information and lessons learned with CERT/CC, other CERTs, response teams, organisations and sites.
4. Incident Response.
5. Provide a 24 x 7 security service.
6. Offer recovery procedures.
7. Artifact analysis
8. Incident tracing

Proactive

1. Issue security guidelines, advisories and timely advise.
2. Vulnerability analysis and response
3. Risk Analysis
4. Security Product evaluation
5. Collaboration with vendors
6. National Repository of, and a referral agency for, cyber-intrusions.
7. Profiling attackers.
8. Conduct training, research and development.
9. Interact with vendors and others at large to investigate and provide solutions for incidents.

Functions
Reporting

1. Central point for reporting incidents
2. Database of incidents

Analysis

1. Analysis of trends and patterns of intruder activity
2. Develop preventive strategies for the whole constituency
3. In-depth look at an incident report or an incident activity to determine the scope, priority and threat of the incident.

Response

1. Incident response is a process devoted to restoring affected systems to operation
2. Send out recommendations for recovery from, and containment of damage caused by the incidents.
3. Help the System Administrators take follow up action to prevent recurrence of similar incidents

 

Charter and Mission of Indian Computer Emergency Response Team

Charter

“The purpose of the CERT-In is, to become the nation’s most trusted referral agency of the Indian Community for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur ; the CERT-In will also assist members of the Indian Community in implementing proactive measures to reduce the risks of computer security incidents.”

Mission

“To enhance the security of India’s Communications and Information Infrastructure through proactive action and effective collaboration.”

Constituency

The CERT-In’s constituency is the Indian Cyber-community.

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