India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) managed more than 29.44 lakh cyber incidents in 2025, issuing 1,530 alerts and 390 vulnerability notes. CERT-In enlisted 231 certified cybersecurity audit organizations to enhance audit and vulnerability assessment capabilities for critical information and communication technology infrastructure. The Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CSK), established by CERT-In, serves 98% of India’s digital population by sending notifications on botnet and malware infections.
CERT-In onboarded 1,427 organizations and saw 89.55 lakh downloads of its free botnet-removal tools, aiding in malware detection and remediation. It monitors networks of internet-connected devices infected with malware, offering tools and guidance for cleaning infected devices. Additionally, CERT-In collaborates with industry, academia, and internet service providers to identify compromised systems and alert users promptly.
The government emphasized CERT-In’s efforts in capacity building and preparedness through 32 specialized technical training programs, 95 awareness sessions reaching 91,065 participants, and training for 20,799 officers and cybersecurity professionals. CERT-In’s functions include raising awareness, facilitating information sharing via its automated cyber threat exchange platform, providing near-real-time threat information, and organizing regular training and exercises.
CERT-In conducted 122 cybersecurity drills and exercises, including tabletop exercises for 1,570 organizations in public and private sectors. It identified and published 29 common vulnerabilities and exposures and gained recognition from international platforms like the World Economic Forum, the University of Oxford, and France’s ANSSI for AI-driven threat detection and real-time threat intelligence sharing. India witnessed a significant surge in internet connections to 100.29 crore in 2025 from 25.15 crore in March 2014, with the average monthly data usage per user increasing to 24.01 GB, one of the highest globally.
