Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) | 04 Feb 2026

Source: PIB  

• Recently, CERT-In’s 2025 performance has highlighted its pivotal role in securing India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem amid rising cyber threats. 
• About: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is India’s national agency for cyber incident response, functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and mandated by the Information Technology Act, 2000. 
• Functions: CERT-In is responsible for preventing, monitoring, and responding to cyber incidents such as phishing, ransomware, online fraud, AI-enabled scams, and attacks on critical digital infrastructure. 
  • It also strengthens sectoral resilience through CSIRT-Fin for the BFSI sector and CSIRT-Power for the power sector, along with a network of State and sectoral CSIRTs. 
• Institutional Frameworks: By anchoring institutional frameworks such as the Cyber Swachhta Kendra, National Cyber Coordination Centre, and Cyber Crisis Management Plan, CERT-In has strengthened national cyber resilience and gained global recognition for its cybersecurity leadership 
• Significance: Recognised by the WEF, University of Oxford and France’s ANSSI, CERT-In underpins national security, economic stability and trust in India’s digital ecosystem, aligning with Digital India and cybersecurity vision.