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New Delhi , April 22

IN the backdrop of heightened concerns over cyber security, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has decided to empanel 18 security auditors, including Satyam, TCS, PWC and Sify, to identify vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure of various companies and organisations.

"In all, 18 companies have been short-listed and we will be announcing their appointment in a week or two. Amongst those who have been short-listed are Satyam, Sify, TCS, PWC, CyberQ and Sysman," Dr K.K. Bajaj, Director of CERT-In, said on the sidelines of a seminar on Indo-US Cyber Security.

The companies appointed would be responsible for undertaking infrastructure audits and work towards identifying network vulnerabilities or gaps, he said.

These firms would audit networks, processes, people and technology that form an integral part of information systems of companies.

The model followed would involve voluntary compliance on the part of Government departments, public sector companies, critical infrastructure, even private sector organisations, Dr Bajaj added.

CERT-In was constituted in January 2004 to tackle any possible hacking or virus attacks on the information systems, including the country's vital networks such as power, railways, aviation and Defence. It provides reactive and proactive services to enhance cyber security.

Earlier at the seminar, Mr M.M. Nambiar, Additional Secretary, Department of IT, said with Internet becoming more pervasive, concern for security of cyberspace was increasing. He said since the December 13, 2001 Parliament attack, people in Government and private sectors in India, had given considerable thought and effort to solve the problem on how our nation could use the information and IT more effectively.

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