Four major initiatives of 'I4C' launched

Posted 11 Sep 2024

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Recently, Union Home Minister launched 4 new initiatives under Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) on its foundation day celebrations to make the fight against cybercrime more robust, effective and successful.

While addressing the event, Minister also emphasized that cyber security is no longer limited to the digital world but has also become an important aspect of national security.
I4C scheme was approved in 2018 and dedicated to the nation in 2020 to tackle cybercrimes and develop effective coordination among the Law Enforcement Agencies.

New Initiatives launched

Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC): For immediate action and seamless cooperation to tackle online financial crimes. CFMC will serve as an example of "Cooperative Federalism" in law enforcement.
‘Cyber Commandos’ Program: To establish Special wing of trained 'Cyber Commandos' in States/UTs and Central Police Organizations (CPOs) to counter threats of cyber security landscape in the country.
Samanvay Platform (Joint Cybercrime Investigation Facilitation System): Web-based module to act as a one stop portal for data repository of cybercrime, data sharing, crime mapping, data analytics, cooperation and coordination platform for Law Enforcement Agencies across the country.
Cyber Suspect Registry: To be created based on National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), in collaboration with banks and financial intermediaries for strengthening fraud risk management capabilities of financial ecosystem.

How Cyber security is an important aspect of National security?

Infrastructure protection: To safeguard critical national infrastructure like power grids, water systems, and transportation networks from digital attacks.
- e.g., 2019 Malware attack on Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.
Economic security: To protect businesses and financial institutions from cyber threats, helping maintain economic stability.
- e.g., 2017 WannaCry Ransomware attack.
National defence: For protecting military communications, weapons systems, and other strategic information.
- e.g., Stuxnet worm attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.