Jammu and Kashmir government orders cybersecurity upgrades

The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all departments and organizations to strengthen cybersecurity measures to protect government IT infrastructure against emerging threats. A circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) mandates the implementation of upgraded Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.

The directive specifically targets devices connected to the National Informatics Centre Network (NICNET) and the Jammu and Kashmir State Wide Area Network (JKSWAN). The upgrade is necessary as existing security solution licenses are nearing expiry. The new systems are designed to provide centralized management of endpoints, facilitate vulnerability monitoring, and enable early detection and response to security incidents.

NIC Headquarters has procured the upgraded versions, and a dedicated team of cybersecurity personnel, referred to as ‘Cyber Warriors’, will visit government offices to facilitate the installation. All heads of departments, public sector undertakings, and corporations have been instructed to cooperate fully with the NIC teams to ensure secure and accountable e-governance.