Showing posts with label PTLB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PTLB. Show all posts

Sunday, March 6, 2011

E-Discovery In India And Its Uses

By
Baljeet Singh

Electronic discovery has many purposes to achieve. It can be used as an effective measure to prevent frauds from being committed by timely detection of suspicious activities. It can also be used for detection of these frauds and crimes after their commission. Thus, e-discovery is both preventive and curative in nature.

E-discovery must be regulated by a legal framework to give it legitimacy. E-discovery law in India has still to be enacted. Although India has the cyber law of India incorporated in the form of information technology act 2000 (IT Act 2000) yet it is far from being sufficient for cyber forensics and e-discovery purposes. Suitable legislation in this regard is urgently needed in India.

E-discovery is also relevant for law enforcement, lawyers and judiciary. Legal and judicial fraternity of India needs a temperament for scientific knowledge. This includes knowledge about cyber law, cyber forensics, digital evidencing and e-discovery.

E-discovery requirements for banks in India have also significantly increased due to the recent guidelines by Reserve Bank of India that requires banks in India to exercise cyber due diligence and adopt sound cyber security practices.

E-discovery can also supplement due diligence, incidence response and periodic inspection of computers and other technology related systems. This helps in timely detection of frauds and other crimes.

We have a single techno legal e-courts training and consultancy centre of India. It is managed by Perry4Law Techno Legal Base (PTLB). It provides techno legal research, training and education in the fields like digital evidencing in India, e-discovery in India, e-courts training in India, judges training, etc.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Techno-Legal Online Cyber Security Research, Training And Educational Centre of India

Cyber security management is a tough task especially if it is techno-legal in nature. In that case one has to manage not only the technical aspects but also the legal aspects. Perry4Law is the leading Techno-legal ICT law firm of World. It has many techno-legal segments like Perry4Law Techno-Legal Base (PTLB), Perry4Law Techno-Legal ICT Training Centre (PTLITC), etc. Perry4Law is also running various online techno-legal research, training and educational centre in India. Techno-Legal Cyber Security Research, Training and Educational Centre is one of them.

Cyber security in India is not in a good shape. India is on the verge of a technology revolution and the driving force behind the same is the acceptance and adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its benefits. This technology revolution may, however, fail to bring the desired and much needed result if we do not adopt a sound and country oriented e-governance policy. A sound e-governance policy presupposes the existence of a sound and secure e-governance base as well. The security and safety of various ICT platforms and projects in India must be considered on a priority basis before any e-governance base is made fully functional. This presupposes the adoption and use of security measures more particularly empowering judiciary and law enforcement manpower with the knowledge and use of cyber forensics and digital evidencing, says India’s leading techno-legal expert Praveen Dalal.

India cannot achieve a good cyber security till it takes care of both technical as well as legal aspects of cyber security. There is no doubt about the proposition that Indian Parliament is not technology sound and we need to empower it through ICT. At the same time we must also train the governmental officials holding key positions in crucial ministries and departments about basic technology, cyber law and cyber security. These individuals must be trained suitably so that cyber security of crucial systems may not be compromised.

Cyber security is very important to protect businesses, governments and general public at large. The same must be a part of the national policy of a nation. Another crucial aspect related to a secure and strong cyber security in India pertains to critical ICT infrastructure protection in India. Critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly dependent upon ICT these days. If we are unable to secure an ICT system we are also risking critical ICT infrastructure as well.

On the one hand India has a weak and criminal friendly cyber law whereas on the other hand it does not possess tech-savvy law enforcement machinery. Even lawyers and judges are not that much aware about the nitty-gritty of cyber laws. It is high time for India to take some serious steps towards not only making the cyber law of India stronger but also to streamline cyber security of India.

AUTHOR: RAM K KAUSHIK

SOURCE:
GROUND REPORT

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

First E-Judiciary Training And Consultancy Centre Launched In India

India is at the initial stages of establishment of electronic courts (e-courts). Though India has done a good job by computerising the courts at various levels yet it is still far from the establishment of even the first e-court of India. It seems the e-courts project of India needs a techno-legal training boost.

Perry4Law and PTLB have launched the first ever e-courts training and consultancy centre of India and perhaps first of its kind in the World. A “prototype” of the same is available to the public and stakeholders till the final website is out.

Efforts in the direction of establishment of e-courts in India have been in process since 2003 and significant development in the sphere of computerisation has already been achieved. It is at this stage that there seems to be stagnation of e-court project of India and this initiative by Perry4Law would facilitate in the smooth and hassle free migration of e-court project to the next level.

India must understand that E-courts are much more that mere connectivity and computerisation of traditional courts. The moment e-filing, presentation, contest and adjudication of the cases in an online environment would start, India would surely be capable of establishing e-courts.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Techno-Legal Education In India Got A Boost

Legal education in India is in the process of transformation. However, there are urgent educational and legal reforms that must be undertaken by India as soon as possible. One such area that requires urgent attention is the amalgamation of legal education with information and communication technology (ICT). For instance, cyber law is an important facet of such an interaction of technology and law.

Indian educational system is more academic than professional. As a result although India has good population that is academically sound yet when it comes to practical and real life experience and work, they do not perform reasonably well. Various studies and research in India have suggested that out of the educated masses only 15 to 25% are fit for being absorbed at job places.

In short, India is running short of institutions that can impart good techno-legal skill development education, training and coaching. Perry4Law and PTLB have launched the first ever “Techno-Legal Online Coaching, Training and Education Centre” in India that aims at developing the skill and talent of the students and professionals seeking a good career in cyber law and allied fields.

Interested students, teachers and partners wishing to be part of the project as well as future projects and initiatives of Perry4Law must contact it as soon as possible. The contemporary skill requirements are multi disciplinary in nature where a computer science student or professional must also have basic level of legal knowledge. The proposed initiative keeps this in mind and students and professionals from all the educational streams are encourage getting themselves enrolled.

The government of India must also come up with a good educational policy as well as sound legal reforms so that legal sector may meet the contemporary international standards and requirements.

SOURCE: GROUND REPORT

Cyber Law Training And Coaching In India Rejuvenated

Cyber law is a subject that is less appreciated and even lesser applied in India. Whether it is the law making in this regard or its execution and enforcement, by and large cyber law scenario in India needs rejuvenation.

The position in this regard cannot be improved till we inculcate appropriate knowledge and skills at the initial stages of education. Cyber law education in India is at its infancy stage and is maturing towards a qualitative one. However, there is a growing need for good “Techno-Legal Institutions” that can manage the growing demand for cyber law coaching, education and training in India.

Fortunately, one such initiative has already been undertaken by Perry4Law and its Techno-Legal Segment known as Perry4Law Techno-Legal Base (PTLB). Perry4Law is the First and Exclusive Techno-Legal ICT Law Firm of India and is World renowned in techno-legal fields like cyber law, cyber forensics, cyber security, etc.

To cater the growing demands for qualitative techno-legal education in India and abroad, the coaching, training and education segment of PTLB has been launched. Presently, it would be providing “Online Cyber Law Coaching and Internship” to law graduates, law students, graduates and professionals of various disciplines and streams, etc. This is a golden opportunity for those who wish to make a mark in the field of cyber law. Since the seats are “limited” an early enrollment would be beneficial for the serious students.

To facilitate an effective two mode communications between students and teachers on the one hand and Perry4Law on the other, an online “Information Centre” has been established. This information platform would announce and publish all the relevant information regarding the proposed initiative from time to time. Students, teachers and other interested persons are advised to regularly visit this platform. This platform also contains many crucial and important information that must be read before finally applying.

For those who are looking forward for “Domain Specific” and “Highly Skilled Training”, a separate initiative has been launched by another segment of Perry4Law. The same would also be functional very soon.

SOURCE: MYNEWS

Friday, January 22, 2010

BACKTRACK 4 FINAL RELEASE: AN ESSENTIAL TOOL IN YOUR CYBER SECURITY AND CYBER FORENSICS ARSENAL

The final and stable version of Backtrack 4 series is a wonderful penetration testing, cyber security and cyber forensics tool. It is not only a powerful utility but is also useful for multiple purposes. The best part is that it is available to the security and forensics community free of cost.

Although Backtrack has always been a good tool but its team(s) must be congratulated for not only providing it free of cost but also for keeping pace with the contemporary cyberspace challenges. The latest stable and final release has also added the cyber forensics functionality. The best part about this feature is that it is claimed to be safe from making changes to the system under inspection. Although Perry4Law and Perry4Law Techno-Legal Base (PTLBTM/SM) have yet to test the tool but the claimed features are very promising.

A successful cyber forensics examination must essentially gather both volatile as well as non-volatile data and information. Also during the live analysis of a system, files and data should not be overwritten. Similarly, there should not be any change in the integrity of the information residing on the suspected computer or device. Backtrack 4 meets many of these requirements but it still has to enhance the cyber forensics features further. It is very difficult to provide security and forensics functionalities at the same time yet Backtrack 4 is proceeding in the right direction.

All interested person must give it a try and the same can be downloaded from the website of Backtrack. Perry4Law and PTLB are in the process of analysis and use of Backtrack 4 and would come up with their observations and suggestions. For the time being it would be a good idea to start gaining the basic knowledge of Linux.

We are also analysing other freely available cyber security and cyber forensics distributions. There are many freely available and dedicated cyber forensics distributions that are worth trying. Similarly, there are dedicated cyber security softwares that are freely available. We would be covering them one by one.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

TECHNO-LEGAL SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR CRIME AND CRIMINAL TRACKING NETWORK AND SYSTEMS (CCTNS) PROJECT OF INDIA


Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) Project (CCTNS Project) has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. It has a financial cushion of Rs.2000 Crores as per the 11th Five Year Plan. The Project would be initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and implemented by the National Crime Records Bureau. The CCTNS project is to be implemented in a manner where the major role would lie with the State Governments in order to bring in the requisite stakes, ownership and commitment, and only certain core components would be in the hands of the Central Government, apart from the required review and monitoring of project implementation on a continuing basis.

The broad objectives of the CCTNS project are streamlining investigation and prosecution processes, strengthening of intelligence gathering machinery, improved public delivery system and citizen-friendly interface, nationwide sharing of information across on crime and criminals and improving efficiency and effectiveness of police functioning. The Project aims to fulfill various specified objectives over a period of three years. An indicative list of e-services expected from CCTNS to citizens would be filing of complaints / information to concerned Police Station; obtaining status of complaints / cases registered at Police Stations; obtaining copies of FIRs, post-mortem reports and other permissible documents etc.

CCTNS Project is a complicated and time consuming initiative. It must be preceded by suitable “Policy Framework” as well as by “Adequate Techno-Legal Training” of the persons going to manage the same. A similar initiative undertaken by the US Government to modernise the FBI’s crime tracking system known as the “Virtual Case File” failed miserably due to lack of planning and effective strategies. There is no sense in wasting Rs.2000 Crores and then realising that grave mistakes failed the much needed imitative. We must “Eliminate all the possible and anticipated causes of failures” one by one to achieve the best results. We must enhance a “Techno-Legal Training Infrastructure” before jumping upon this unexplored arena.

Perry4Law is one such “Techno-Legal Training Providers” which can manage the Policy, Training, Education, Implementation, Enforcement and Other Aspects of the CCTNS Project and similar projects. Perry4Law is the First and Exclusive Techno-Legal ICT Law Firm of India and one of the Best in the World. It is providing Techno-Legal Services regarding Cyber Law In India, Cyber Security in India, Cyber Forensics In India, Due Diligence And Cyber Law Compliances In India, ADR And ODR In India, etc. Perry4Law is the only Firm that is providing Services regarding E-Courts In India, E-Judiciary In India, Digital Evidencing In India, Legal Enablement Of ICT Systems In India, Techno-Legal And Cyber Law Expert Witness Services In India, Critical Infrastructure Protection In India, Critical ICT Infrastructure Protection In India, Legal Framework For Information Society In India, etc.

PTLBTM/SM is one of its Premier and Highly Specialised Techno-Legal Initiatives that is providing Consulting, Litigation, Training, Education and Skill Development Services regarding Cyber Law In India, Cyber Security In India, Cyber Forensics In India, Cyber Terrorism in India, Cyber War in India, Ethical Hacking in India, etc.

Perry4Law and PTLBTM/SM also possess Techno-Legal Expertise to provide “International Best Practices” and implementation of “Models and Functionality” in the areas of “Policing, Public Security, National Security, Internal Security, etc regarding CCTNS Project and similar Projects. Perry4Law has also provided a “10 Point Legal Framework for Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies in India” to the Government of India. Further, Perry4Law has also provided a techno-legal Framework for E-Surveillance in India and its limits, legalities, constitutionality, etc.

For availing the Cyber Law, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics and other Techno-Legal Professional Services of Perry4Law, visit its “Contact Point” and fulfill the prerequisites mentioned therein.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

CRITICAL ICT INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION IN INDIA: NEED OF THE HOUR

In recent years, the frequency and sophistication of cyber security attacks on global Critical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure (Critical ICT Infrastructure) has greatly increased. Cyber-security experts have been warning of the vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure like Power, Energy, Transportation, Water Systems, etc to malicious hackers. Recently hackers have penetrated power systems in several regions outside the U.S. and in one case caused a power blackout affecting multiple cities. This shows the importance of a “Robust Cyber Security Mechanism” for Critical ICT Infrastructure. The Cyber Security Trends in India are not very encouraging.[1] To worsen the situation we have a weak Cyber Law in India.[2] Critical Infrastructure Protection in India must be taken seriously in the larger interest of Indian Citizens/Persons. Crisis and Risk Management by improving security systems integration, interconnectivity and interoperability would help India a lot.[3] The Power and Energy Sector of India must also take the cyber security risks seriously as their ignorance may bring disastrous results. The Government of India has still not shown its “E-Readiness” to accept this reality despite the suggestions and recommendations of Perry4Law and PTLB TM/SM in this regard. India also performed poorly as per the norms and standards of “UN E-Government Survey-2008”. This work is also an appeal to the Government of India to take “Cyber Security Seriously” in India. Cyber Security is witnessing many important phases and trends. From the perspective of mere “fun game” cyber crimes and contraventions have emerged as “professional activities” and have been transformed into a “profession” itself. No country of the world is safe from various cyber crimes and contraventions and all are struggling hard to tackle them. But the fact remains that law and its enforcement are lagging far behind than the standards and practices needed to effectively curb them. The Cyber Security in India is missing and we have a weak Cyber Law in India. We have to develop technologies and capabilities to protect Indian Citizens/Persons in areas such as transport, civil protection, energy, environment, health, etc. Additionally we have to increase the Security of infrastructures and utilities supporting areas such as ICT, transport, energy and services in the financial and administrative domain, etc. Critical Infrastructure Protection in India must be taken seriously in the larger interest of Indian Citizens/Persons. Crisis Management by improving security systems integration, interconnectivity and interoperability would help people of India a lot. The first step towards establishment of a safe and secure cyber space is enactment of a stringent cyber law. The cyber security initiatives are of no use in the absence of a strong, safe and effective law. Similarly, a strong law unsupported by ICT Security and Cyber Security would be impotent in effect. Thus, we need a “Good Combination” of cyber law and cyber security initiatives. Cyber Law in India is witnessing ups and downs of important dimensions. The journey from its origin to its development is not very smooth and conducive for the ICT oriented Indian society. Perry4Law and PTLB TM/SM have been raising these issues from considerable period of time. Though most of the recommendations given by them have been accepted by the Government of India, yet India has to cover a long distance. India must concentrate upon:

(a) Technology building blocks for creating, monitoring and managing secure, resilient and always available information infrastructures that link critical infrastructures,

(b) Risk assessment and contingency planning for interconnected transport or energy networks,

(c) Modelling and simulation for training of concerned officials and manpower,

(d) Optimised situational awareness through intelligent surveillance of interconnected transport or energy infrastructures,

(e) ICT support meeting crises occurring in critical infrastructures,

(f) Security issues with regard to the interaction of individuals with the digital world, etc.
In today’s electronic era, citizens and businesses expect and demand access to reliable, transparent and uninterrupted e-government services. The State must address the challenges associated with protecting confidential information on its systems while providing these groups with the required information. A reliable and uninterrupted e-governance base requires periodic vulnerability assessments. Perry4Law and PTLB TM/SM believe that if commercial and government organisations reevaluate their security, safety, and financial obligations to customers, shareholders, employees, and citizens, the importance of a properly implemented security vulnerability assessment is apparent. The duty of the State in this regard is not only absolute but is also unavoidable unless we ignore the important lesson that Estonia has learnt recently. Let us hope for the best in this regard in the Indian context.

© Praveen Dalal. All rights reserved with the author.
*Techno-Legal ICT, IPR and Cyber Security Specialist at
PTLB TM/SM
Managing Partner-Perry4Law (First Techno-Legal and ICT Law Firm, New Delhi, India).
LL.M, Ph.D (Cyber Forensics in India: A Techno-Legal Perspective).
Contact at:
perry4law@yahoo.com , pd37@rediffmail.com

[1] Praveen Dalal, “ Cyber Security Trends by PTLB”, http://reclaiming-india.blogspot.com/2007/12/cyber-security-trends-by-ptlb-2007.html

[2] Praveen Dalal, “ Cyber Security Trends by PTLB: Cyber Law in India”, http://reclaiming-india.blogspot.com/2007/10/cyber-security-trends-by-ptlb-cyber-law.html

[3] Praveen Dalal, “ Cyber Security Trends by PTLB: Cyber Terrorism and Risk Management”, http://www.bloggernews.net/111624