12. CERT-In (the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)

♤ CERT-In (the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is a government-mandated information technology (IT) security organization.

♤ The purpose of CERT-In is to respond to computer security incidents, report on vulnerabilities and promote effective IT security practices throughout the country.

♤ CERT-In was created by the Indian Department of Information Technology in 2004 and operates under the auspices of that department.

♤ According to the provisions of the Information Technology Amendment Act 2008, CERT-In is responsible for overseeing administration of the Act.

♤ CERT organizations throughout the world are independent entities, although there may be coordinated activities among groups.

♤ The first CERT group was formed in the United States at Carnegie Mellon University.