ICT Security and Security Testing Aspects

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the activities of Security & Privacy Working Group (S&P WG) of the Global ICT Standardisation Forum of India (GISFI). Today telecommunications has become "the utility" of human society and thus is the life-line for not only citizens of India but also for the economy. Therefore there has been serious consideration for security and privacy in and of Indian telecommunication systems and networks. Therefore it was found essential to create a security and privacy working group (S&P WG) in GISFI that would develop solutions for ICT security issues in India as well as provide security solutions for activities in other WG. This paper presents details of the scope, current work accomplishments and future strategy and plans of the S&P WG [1].