NEW DELHI: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, also referred to as CERT-In has taken Quick Heal Technologies Limited on board to improve computer security readiness and raise awareness around the importance of keeping systems secure, using software patch updates and adopting current security practices and procedures.

CERT-In, an organization under the Communication & Information Technology ministry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Quick Heal to work together to address the increasingly complex problems associated with computer security and computer-related crime.

CERT-In and Quick Heal are constantly working towards enhancing the overall security of the computing environment through their commitment to security, protection against cyber-threats, hacking incidences, privacy protection etc.

In the MoU, they have agreed to co-operate for detection of latest cyber security threats that can adversely impact the information assets and privacy of the general users in the country. Also to devise appropriate security measures and security tools to enable such users to secure their systems.

Quick Heal Technologies Limited MD & CEO Kailash Katkar said, “We are very excited to collaborate with CERT-In and we see this as an opportunity to provide our expertise for combating computer and network security incidents occurring in the country.”

He added, “We consider creating awareness around cyber security as our primary responsibility and our teams have been constantly innovating to introduce cutting edge security solutions for consumers and enterprises to equip them to combat the evolving threat landscape. This MoU is yet another effort towards building safe and secure IT environments and online experiences in the country.”