DoT extends deadline for mandatory testing of broadband gears until December 31

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is responsible for the implementation of 'Communication Security Certification Scheme' (ComSec) to ensure devices installed in telecom networks are safe and secure.
57% : The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), under DoT, has been mandated to implement security testing and certification under the ComSec scheme.
54% : Telecom industry body COAI had written to NCCS on August 12 seeking exemption for products that are certified by globally-recognised product evaluation and certification schemes of entities such GSMA NESAS (Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme), GSMA Security Assurance Specifications (SCAs), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) developed by US based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or Common Criteria which is an international standard for IT product security certification.

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