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Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy”

Why in the News?

Recently, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in collaboration with Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “Synergy” for 13 Countries.

Key Points:

About the “Synergy”

  • It was a part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group.
    • Ransomware is a malware designed to deny a user or organization access to files on their computer.
  • Theme: “Building Network Resiliency to Counter Ransomware Attacks”. 
  • Objective: To exchange best practices among Member-States to build network resiliency against ransomware & cyber extortion attacks.

About Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In):

  • It is an organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with the objective of securing Indian cyberspace.
  • It was formed in 2004 under Information Technology Act, 2000.
  • It prevents cyber attacks and enhance security awareness among common citizens.