Context:
The 2023-24 annual report from the Indian Cyber Coordination Center against Crime. Against cyber crime, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and State governments have added 54,800 volunteers.
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C)
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) is a government program that assists the government in addressing issues related to cybercrime in the country. Set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), it provides a platform for coordinated comprehensive action on issues related to cybercrime.
Goals of 14C:
- Research problems identification
- The I4C collaborates with research institutes and the academic world in both India and abroad to develop new technologies and forensic tools.
- Prevention of extremist and terrorist use of cyberspace
- I4C strives to thwart the use of cyberspace by extremist and terrorist organizations.
- Cyber law amendment in recommendation
- I4C recommends amending cyber laws to keep abreast of rapidly changing technologies and international cooperation.
- Coordination of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT)
- The I4C coordinates implementation with other countries of MLAT for cybercrime.
