SECURE E-MAIL NETWORK SYSTEM FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES - POLITY
News: Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries
What is in the news?
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Recently, the Centre has
set up a secure e-mail set-up for 10,000 users in critical ministries and
departments.
Key details from the news:
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The e-mail system that
works on Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA)
has been designed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Features:
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Username and passwords
are not enough, now a two-factor authentication has been activated.
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Other than passwords,
facial recognition or biometrics is required.
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The log-in and log-out
times are recorded and monitored.