Strengthening Cybersecurity with CERT-In Best Practices

As cyberattacks grow in volume and sophistication, organizations in India must align with CERT-In’s recommended best practices to maintain operational continuity, protect sensitive data, and build resilience. This edition highlights CERT-In’s guidance and Fortify Solutions’ aligned approach for implementation.

🔹 CERT-In Recommended Best Practices

1. Patch & Vulnerability Management

• Apply security updates promptly across operating systems, applications, and network devices.

• Implement continuous vulnerability scanning and remediation cycles.

2. Strong Identity & Access Controls

• Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on critical systems.

• Regularly review and disable dormant accounts.

• Adopt least privilege access principles.

3. Backup & Recovery Preparedness

• Maintain regular, offline, and encrypted backups of critical data.

• Validate recovery processes through periodic testing.

4. Email & Phishing Security

• Deploy anti-phishing and advanced email filtering solutions.

• Conduct user awareness sessions on phishing and social engineering.

5. Network Segmentation & Monitoring

• Implement Zero Trust Architecture for restricting lateral movement.

• Enable IDS/IPS, SIEM, and log monitoring for anomaly detection.

6. Incident Response & Cyber Drills

• Develop and maintain a CERT-In aligned Incident Response Plan (IRP).

• Conduct tabletop exercises and cyber incident simulations regularly.

🔹 Threat Landscape –India & Globally

• 📈 Healthcare Under Siege – Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt hospitals and diagnostic centers.

• 🎯 Phishing Targeting BFSI & Government – CERT-In advisories highlight ongoing phishing campaigns.

• 💻 Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) – SMEs and critical infra remain prime targets of organized cybercrime.

🔹 At Fortify Solutions, we integrate CERT-In advisories with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and global standards to deliver a holistic cybersecurity framework. Our services include:

• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

• Compliance & Risk Management

• Incident Response Readiness & Awareness Programs

• Healthcare & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

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Fortify Solutions remains committed to enabling trusted, resilient, and compliant digital ecosystems. By aligning with CERT-In best practices, organizations can not only achieve compliance but also establish sustainable cyber resilience.