The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue has issued a set of Instructions to all officers/officials of the Department of Revenue to follow Cyber Security Guidelines issued by the National Informatics Centre (“NIC”) to ensure Cyber Security in the Department.
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The Ministry stated that in accordance with the NICs instructions, all officers/officials of the Department of Revenue are required to follow the Cyber Security Guidelines issued by the NIC to ensure Cyber Security in the Department.
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- Use complex password with a minimum length of 8 characters, using a combination of capital letters, small letters, numbers and special characters.
- Change your passwords at least once in 45 days.
- Use multi-factor authentication, wherever available.
- User shall strictly be advised to download KAVACH application only from kavach.mail.gov.in and keep a check on Registered Devices’ and ‘User Country Policy’ in Kavach App/Web portal to allow only permitted devices and country to access respectively.
- Save your data and files on the secondary drive (ex: d:\). Maintain an offline backup of your critical data.
- Keep your Operating System and BIOS firmware updated with the latest updates/patches. Install centralized antivirus client offered by the Government on your official desktops/laptops.
- Ensure that the antivirus client is updated with the latest virus definitions, signatures and patches.
- Observe caution while opening any links shared through SMS or social media, etc., where the links are preceded by exciting offers/discounts, etc., or may claim to provide details about any current affairs. Such links may lead to a phishing/malware webpage, which could compromise your device.
- Use authorized and licensed software only.
- When you leave your desk temporarily, always lock/log-off from your computer session.
- When you leave office, ensure that your computer and printers are properly shutdown.
- Keep the GPS. Bluetooth, NFC and other sensors disabled on your computers and mobile phones. They maybe enabled only when required.
- Use a Standard User (non-administrator) account for accessing your computer/laptops for regular work.
- Observe caution while opening any shortened uniform resource locator (URLs) (ex: tinyurl.com/ab534/). Many malwares and phishing sites abuse URL shortener services.