Cert-In pivots cybersecurity audits to threat readiness

The cybersecurity audit guidelines issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or Cert-In, will revamp how such audits are approached in the country, shifting the focus from checklist-based compliance to continuous threat preparedness, experts said.

The stringent audit framework released last week is expected to compel both public and private entities to implement robust measures that not only prevent breaches but also enable real-time response amid rising cyber threats, they said.

“Indian enterprises have recognised the impact due to…