Amit shah launches key Cybercrime initiatives in Delhi

Why in the news?

  • Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, will address the first Foundation Day of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in New Delhi.
  • He will introduce key initiatives to combat cybercrime and inaugurate the Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC).

About the Launch of Cybercrime Protection Initiatives:

  • Samanvaya: A web-based platform for data sharing, mapping, analytics, and coordination for law enforcement agencies.
  • Cyber Commandos: A specialised cybersecurity wing of trained personnel in states, UTs, and central police organisations.
  • Suspect Registry: A new initiative to create a fraud risk management registry in collaboration with banks and financial intermediaries.

Establishment of CFMC and I4C

  • The CFMC was created within I4C to bring together key financial, telecom, IT intermediaries, and law enforcement agencies.
  • I4C was established in October 2018 under the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Cyber and Information Security Division to strengthen national cybersecurity.

About Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C):

  • Approved in 2018 to combat cybercrime comprehensively in India.
  • Operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Located in New Delhi.

Functions:

  • Acts as a nodal point in fighting cybercrime.
  • Facilitates R&D for new technologies and forensic tools.
  • Prevents misuse of cyberspace by extremist/terrorist groups.
  • Suggests amendments in cyber laws.
  • Coordinates implementation of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) for cybercrimes.
  • Comprises seven components including:
    ○ National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit.
    ○ National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
    ○ National Cybercrime Forensic Laboratory Ecosystem.

Associated Aticle:

https://universalinstitutions.com/government-blocks-1000-skype-ids-linked-to-cybercriminal-activities/

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times