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Telecom Cyber Security
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The Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 were notified on 21.11.2024 under sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These rules aim to strengthen the telecom cyber security framework of telecom networks and services in India. Here’s a concise summary of what the rules are and the purpose and advantage of the portal:
Key Objectives of the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024
- Protection of telecom infrastructure against telecom cyber security incidents and framework for ensuring telecom cyber security
- Mandatory compliance for all telecom entities regarding directions and standards, including timelines for their implementation for ensuring telecom cyber security
- Measures to protect and ensure telecom cyber security through temporary suspension or permanent disconnection of telecom identifiers.
As per Rule 4 of Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024: (1) No person shall – (a) endanger telecom cyber security; or (b) send any message which adversely affects telecom cyber security. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-rule 4(1), no person shall endanger telecom cyber security by misuse of telecommunication equipment or telecommunication identifier or telecommunication network or telecommunication services or by – (a) fraud, cheating or personation; (b) transmitting any message which is fraudulent; (c) committing or intending to commit any security incident; (d) engaging in any other use which is contrary to the provision, of any other law for the time being in force; or (e) any other means which may have security risk on telecom cyber security.
Every telecommunication entity shall appoint a Chief Telecommunication Security Officer who shall be a citizen and resident of India, and responsible to the Board of Directors or similar governing body of the telecommunication entity.
