Govt notifies telecom cyber security rules

Rules empower the centre/its authorised agency to seek traffic data & any other data (other than content of messages) from a telecom entity to ensuring cyber security

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NEW DELHI: The government has notified the telecom cyber security rules, that aim to safeguard India's communication networks and services, through a host of measures including specified timelines for telcos to report security incidents and make disclosures.

Telecom entities would also be required to adopt telecom cyber security policy, that would include security safeguards, risk management approaches, actions, training, network testing, and risk assessment.