Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

"Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I₄C)" is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to combat cyber crime in the country, in a coordinated and effective manner. The scheme duration is for the period 2018-2020 with a proposed outlay of Rs. 415.86 Crore.

Overview about the Scheme

• To act as a nodal point in the fight against cybercrime
• Identify the research problems/needs of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and take up R&D activities in developing new technologies and forensic tools in collaboration with academia / research institutes within India and abroad
• To prevent misuse of cyber space for furthering the cause of extremist and terrorist groups
• Suggest amendments, if required, in cyber laws to keep pace with fast changing technologies and International cooperation
• To coordinate all activities related to implementation of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) with other countries related to cybercrimes in consultation with the concerned nodal authority in MHA

Components of the Scheme

• National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (TAU)
• This will be met through a National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (TAU), which shall provide a platform for law enforcement personnel, persons from private sector, academia and research organizations to work collaboratively in order to analyse all pieces of puzzles of cybercrimes.
• Threat Analytics Unit shall also produce cybercrime threat intelligence reports and organize periodic interaction on specific cybercrime centric discussions.
• Create multi-stakeholder environment for bringing together law enforcement specialists and industry experts.
• National Cybercrime Reporting
• This unit will work in tandem with already established investigation units at state and central levels as well as experts from different spheres to create expert investigation teams.
• Will have the capability to respond in real time to rapidly changing cybercrime threat.
• Will able to collaborate with partners to investigate cyber and cyber-enabled crime.
• Platform for Joint Cybercrime Investigation Team
• Its objective is to drive intelligence-led, coordinated action against key cybercrime threats and targets.
• This will facilitate the joint identification, prioritization, preparation and initiation of multi-jurisdictional against cybercrimes.
• National Cybercrime Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) Ecosystem
• Forensic analysis and investigation of cybercrime as a result of new digital technology and techniques.
• Develop a centre to support investigation process. NCFL and associated Central Forensic Science Laboratory to be well-equipped and well-staffed in order to engage in analysis and investigation activities to keep-up with new technical developments, using which a completely new kind of cybercrime might have been committed.
• National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC)
• National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC) will be setup to focus on standardization of course curriculum focused on cybercrimes, impact containment and investigations, imparting practical cybercrime detection, containment and reporting trainings on simulated cyber environments.
• Development of Massive Open Online Course to be delivered on a cloud based training platform.
• National Cybercrime Training Centre to also focus on establishing Cyber Range for advanced simulation and training on cyber-attack and investigation of such cybercrimes.
• Cybercrime Ecosystem Management Unit
• Develop ecosystems that bring together academia, industry and government to operate, investigate a cybercrime basis established standard operating procedures, contain the impact of cybercrimes and respond to cybercrimes.
• Provide incubation support for development of all components of cybercrime combatting ecosystem.
• National Cyber Research and Innovation Centre
• Track emerging technological developments, proactively predict potential vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by cybercriminals.
• To leverage the strength and expertise of all stakeholders, be it in academia, private sector or inter-governmental organizations.
• Create strategic partnerships with all such entities in the area of research and innovation focused on cybercrimes, cybercrime impact containment and investigations.

Source : Ministry of Home Affairs