Jammu and Kashmir Government Tightens Cybersecurity Measures, Bans Pen Drives
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a ban on pen drives in official devices across administrative departments to enhance cybersecurity. The use of non-secured online platforms is also restricted. Departments are encouraged to use GovDrive, a secure cloud platform, to manage and protect sensitive data.
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In a bold move to enhance cybersecurity, the Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of pen drives on official devices in all administrative departments, according to a recent announcement.
Public messaging platforms like WhatsApp and unsecured services such as iLovePDF are also prohibited for handling official materials, ensuring data sovereignty and minimizing security vulnerabilities.
The restrictions, ordered by Commissioner Secretary M Raju, include provisions for controlled whitelisting of pen drives in exceptional cases and promote the adoption of GovDrive, a cloud-based secure platform.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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