Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: In response to the increasing threat of cyberattacks, the Indian government has established a secure e-mail system for 10,000 users in critical ministries and departments.
- The e-mail system operates on Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) and has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
- The security measures include two-factor authentication with options like facial recognition or biometrics, and log-in and log-out times are recorded and monitored.
- These steps are part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen cybersecurity following multiple cyberattack attempts targeting critical installations and government websites.
Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) is a security framework that requires users to be authenticated and authorized before being granted access to applications and data
