Why is it in the news?
CERT-In released an advisory framework to secure India’s space assets from cyber threats.
Category: Science and Technology
Important Points:
● Issued in collaboration with SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India)
● Addresses threats like signal jamming and spoofing
● Mandates authentication, encryption and intrusion detection
● Requires incident reporting aligned with CERT-In Directions
● Emphasizes appointment of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
● Aligns with ITU, NIST and CCSDS standards
● CERT-In designated under Section 70B of IT Act, 2000
● Operates under MeitY since 2004