J-K govt orders upgrade of cybersecurity systems across depts
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The circular directed all heads of departments, PSUs and corporations to extend full cooperation to NIC team for the installation of new version of unified endpoint management and endpoint detection & response in the interest of secure and accountable e- governance
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J-K govt orders upgrade of cybersecurity systems across depts
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all government departments and organisations to strengthen cybersecurity and protect government IT infrastructure against emerging cyber threats. In a circular, the General Administration Department (GAD), Commissioner-Secretary, M Raju, directed all government departments and organisations to implement upgraded versions of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
The circular directed all heads of departments, PSUs and corporations “to extend full cooperation to NIC team for the installation of new version of unified endpoint management (UEM) and endpoint detection & response (EDR) in the interest of secure and accountable e- governance”. The action follows a communication from the Information Technology Department regarding the implementation of the upgraded cybersecurity solutions across government departments and organisations.
The government said the deployment of UEM and EDR solutions was critical amid rising cybersecurity threats to government IT infrastructure, particularly endpoints connected through the National Informatics Centre Network (NICNET) and Jammu and Kashmir State Wide Area Network (JKSWAN). The upgraded systems will provide centralised management of government endpoints, facilitate security compliance and vulnerability monitoring, enable early detection of cyber threats and support prompt responses to security incidents.
The circular noted that the existing UEM and EDR solutions were nearing the expiry of their licence support. Accordingly, NIC Headquarters has procured upgraded versions to ensure continuity of security services and protection against emerging cyber threats.
