Module 13 (14 of 14)

Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance

"Securing Digital India"

CERT-In 2022 Directions, Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), 6-Hour Incident Reporting Rule, VPN and Cloud Regulations, Cyber Insurance, SOC/SIEM Implementation, and Complete Compliance Checklist for Maharashtra organizations.

7
Parts
50
Questions
12+
Hours
2022
CERT-In Directions
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CERT-In 2022 Compliance
Master India's cybersecurity regulatory framework - CERT-In mandatory directions, 6-hour breach reporting, log retention, VPN compliance, and sector-specific requirements for banks, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

What You Will Learn

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CERT-In 2022 Directions
Complete analysis of April 2022 mandatory directions - scope, applicability, timeline, and penalties for non-compliance.
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Critical Information Infrastructure
CII identification, NCIIPC role, sector-specific requirements for power, banking, telecom, and government systems.
6-Hour Reporting Rule
Mandatory incident reporting within 6 hours - what to report, how to report, and consequences of delay.
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VPN and Cloud Rules
VPN provider obligations, KYC requirements, cloud service agreements, and data localization considerations.
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Cyber Insurance
Coverage types, policy considerations, claims process, and Maharashtra-specific insurance requirements.
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SOC and SIEM
Security Operations Center setup, SIEM implementation, log management, and 180-day retention requirements.
Compliance Checklist
Comprehensive checklist for organizations - technical, administrative, and legal compliance requirements.
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Maharashtra Context
State-specific implementation, Maharashtra Cyber coordination, and local regulatory considerations.

Module Structure

Part 13.1

CERT-In 2022 Directions

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team - History, 28 April 2022 Directions, Scope (Government, Private, Intermediaries), 20 Mandatory Incident Types, Timeline, and Penalties under IT Act Section 70B.

CERT-In 2022 Directions Section 70B Compliance
Part 13.2

Critical Information Infrastructure (CII)

IT Act Section 70, NCIIPC Role, CII Identification Process, Protected Systems Declaration, Sector-Specific Requirements (Power, Banking, Telecom, Transport, Government), Maharashtra CII Examples.

CII NCIIPC Section 70 Protected Systems
Part 13.3

Incident Reporting (6-Hour Rule)

Mandatory 6-Hour Reporting Timeline, 20 Incident Types, Reporting Format, CERT-In Portal, Escalation Matrix, Documentation Requirements, Case Studies of Reporting Failures.

6-Hour Rule Incident Types Reporting Format CERT-In Portal
Part 13.4

VPN and Cloud Regulations

VPN Service Provider Obligations, KYC for VPN Users, 5-Year Data Retention, Cloud Service Agreements, Data Localization, SLA Requirements, Third-Party Risk Management.

VPN Rules KYC Cloud Compliance Data Localization
Part 13.5

Cyber Insurance

Cyber Insurance Types (First-Party, Third-Party), Coverage Scope, Exclusions, Policy Considerations, Claims Process, IRDAI Guidelines, Maharashtra Insurance Market, Cost-Benefit Analysis.

Cyber Insurance IRDAI Coverage Claims
Part 13.6

SOC and SIEM

Security Operations Center (SOC) Setup, SIEM Implementation, Log Management (180-Day Retention), NTP Synchronization, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response Playbooks.

SOC SIEM Log Retention NTP Sync
Part 13.7

Compliance Checklist

Comprehensive Compliance Checklist - Technical (Log, NTP, SIEM), Administrative (Policies, POC), Legal (Contracts, Insurance), Sector-Specific (Banking, Healthcare, E-commerce), Maharashtra Implementation Guide.

Checklist Technical Administrative Legal

Important References

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CERT-In Directions 2022
28 April 2022
Mandatory Compliance: All service providers, intermediaries, data centers, body corporates, and government organizations must comply with 6-hour incident reporting, 180-day log retention, and KYC requirements.
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IT Act Section 70B
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
CERT-In Authority: Section 70B empowers CERT-In to issue directions, collect information, and mandate incident reporting. Non-compliance attracts penalties under IT Act.
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RBI Cybersecurity Framework
2016, Updated 2022
Banking Sector: RBI mandates specific cybersecurity controls for banks including SOC, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and incident reporting to RBI within 2-6 hours.
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SEBI Cybersecurity Circular
2018, Updated 2023
Capital Markets: Stock exchanges, depositories, and market intermediaries must implement SOC, conduct regular audits, and report incidents to SEBI within 6 hours.
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Module 13 Assessment

Test your mastery of cybersecurity regulations with our comprehensive 50-question assessment covering all seven parts - CERT-In Directions, CII, Incident Reporting, VPN Rules, Cyber Insurance, SOC/SIEM, and Compliance Checklist.

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📚 Prerequisites

Modules 1-12 Completed
IT Act 2000 Basics
DPDPA 2023 Knowledge
Basic Cybersecurity Concepts