by CIRT Team
Ransomware facts and mitigation tips
In the world of cyber security threats, Ransomware is a comparatively new word which has become a big concern in the recent years. In the US, May 2016 was the second worst month for Ransomware attacks in history. It came to light first time in the last year and caused a huge loss of data. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that...
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by CIRT Team
ABC of Password Creation and Management
Nowadays password is the most popular authentication system for every online operations. Password has become a must for secured access in most websites. A password policy is a set of rules that aims to improve computer security by motivating users to create dependable, secure passwords and then store and utilize them properly. A password policy is a part of the official regulations of an organization...
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by CIRT Team
Common Vulnerabilities in Cyber Space of Bangladesh
In recent years, Bangladesh has become one of the most vulnerable countries in cyber space. Cyber-attacks often took place, which caused loss of assets in very recent time. With the increasing number of internet users, the number of attacks ratio is also going up. According to the Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2015, Bangladesh is in the second position in the level of infection among all the...
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by CIRT Team
One year of BGD e-GOV CIRT establishment
BGD e-GOV CIRT has successfully completed its one year on 27 July, 2016. An agreement between Bangladesh Computer Council & Norway Registered Development was signed on July 27 2015 for establishment of BGD e-GOV CIRT. According to the office order issued by Bangladesh Computer Council on 11th January 2015, a CIRT team was established under the project “Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance Project...
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by CIRT Team
Government of Bangladesh Information Security Manual (GoBISM) has been published
Government of Bangladesh Information Security Manual (GoBISM) has been published on 29 February 2016. The Government of Bangladesh Information Security Manual (GoBISM) is the explanations of processes and controls that are important for the protection of Bangladesh Government unclassified information and systems. This manual is intended for use by Bangladesh Government departments, agencies and organizations. The document is made based on International Standards ISO/IEC 27001...
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by CIRT Team
BGD e-GOV CIRT has received Government Mandate
On 28th June 2016 as a part of the procedures to support and secure the use of information technology, Bangladesh e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-Gov CIRT) has received mandate published by Information and Communication Technology Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and IT, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh. It is to be mentioned that the CIRT team is working under the project “Leveraging...
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by CIRT Team
BGD e-GOV CIRT got full membership from FIRST
Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) is taking necessary measures to improve Bangladesh’s capability to manage the risks related to digital revolution and deal with fast growing cybercrime. Bangladesh e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) was established at BCC under the project “Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance Project (LICT)”. What is BGD e-GOV CIRT? The Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigates and resolves...
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by CIRT Team
Bangladesh e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-Gov CIRT) begins operations
Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) is taking necessary measures to improve Bangladesh’s capacity to manage the risks related to digital revolution and deal with fast growing cybercrime. Bangladesh e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-Gov CIRT) was established at BCC under the project “Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance Project (LICT)”. BGD e-GOV CIRT mission is to support government efforts to develop and amplify ICT...
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by CIRT Team
Mandate for Bangladesh e-Gov CIRT had been signed
It is to be informed that, Bangladesh Computer Council is taking necessary safety measures for using information technology. Continuity to this, there is a provision to establish Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) under the project “Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance Project (LICT)”. To establish CIRT under BCC, a Consultant Organization and they have already started their work. To validate the CIRT program legally,...
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by CIRT Team
MoC had been signed between BCC & Stop.Think.Connect. Messaging Convention Inc., USA
A Memorandum of Co-operation has been signed between Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) and STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention, Inc., USA on 29th December 2015. STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention, Inc. is the global cybersecurity awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online. Their goal is to help people understand not only the risks that come with using the Internet, but...
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