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  • 07 Oct 2024
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Uttarakhand Cybersecurity Review Post-Attack

Why in News? 

Recently, Uttarakhand's data center was temporarily shut down due to a malware attack, prompting a cybersecurity review by the state's Chief Minister.

Key Points  

  • Cyberattack Incident: 
  • Cybersecurity Enhancements: 
    • CM directed a security audit of the State Data Centre and online platforms. 
    • Instructed the study and implementation of best practices from other states, central ministries, and agencies in cybersecurity. 
    • Ordered a review of the ITDA's technical work and potential action if negligence is found. 
  • Personnel and Training: 
    • Directed filling of personnel vacancies in ITDA and provision of cybersecurity training to staff. 
    • Ensured updating of anti-virus systems in every government office to prevent future incidents. 
  • Damage Control: 
    • No data loss reported from the malware attack on virtual machines. 
    • Out of 1378 machines, 11 were affected. 
    • Sites like e-office and CM helpline have already been restored. 

Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) 

  • The Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) is an independent and autonomous body under the Government of Uttarakhand.  
  • Its primary mission is to drive the growth of the Information Technology (IT) sector in Uttarakhand and to implement e-Governance projects across the state.  
  • ITDA provides IT-related inputs and support to government departments, promotes IT sector growth, facilitates IT human resource development, and encourages innovation in technology.  
  • Additionally, it undertakes tasks related to Information Technology enabled Services (ITeS), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and electronics. 

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