Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

"Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I₄C)" is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to combat cyber crime in the country, in a coordinated and effective manner.

The scheme duration was initially for the period 2018-2020 with a proposed outlay of Rs. 415.86 Crore. During January 2020, I4C was launched to deal with cybercrime in the country in a coordinated and comprehensive manner with an outlay of Rs. 340 crore. The I4C focuses on tackling issues related to cybercrime for citizens, including improving coordination between various Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and stakeholders.

Overview about the Scheme

• To act as a nodal point in the fight against cybercrime
• Identify the research problems/needs of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and take up R&D activities in developing new technologies and forensic tools in collaboration with academia / research institutes within India and abroad
• To prevent misuse of cyber space for furthering the cause of extremist and terrorist groups
• Suggest amendments, if required, in cyber laws to keep pace with fast changing technologies and International cooperation
• To coordinate all activities related to implementation of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) with other countries related to cybercrimes in consultation with the concerned nodal authority in MHA

Components of the Scheme

• National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (TAU)
  • This will be met through a National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (TAU), which shall provide a platform for law enforcement personnel, persons from private sector, academia and research organizations to work collaboratively in order to analyse all pieces of puzzles of cybercrimes.
  • Threat Analytics Unit shall also produce cybercrime threat intelligence reports and organize periodic interaction on specific cybercrime centric discussions.
  • Create multi-stakeholder environment for bringing together law enforcement specialists and industry experts.
• National Cybercrime Reporting
  • This unit will work in tandem with already established investigation units at state and central levels as well as experts from different spheres to create expert investigation teams.
  • Will have the capability to respond in real time to rapidly changing cybercrime threat.
  • Will able to collaborate with partners to investigate cyber and cyber-enabled crime.
• Platform for Joint Cybercrime Investigation Team
  • Its objective is to drive intelligence-led, coordinated action against key cybercrime threats and targets.
  • This will facilitate the joint identification, prioritization, preparation and initiation of multi-jurisdictional against cybercrimes.
• National Cybercrime Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) Ecosystem
  • Forensic analysis and investigation of cybercrime as a result of new digital technology and techniques.
  • Develop a centre to support investigation process. NCFL and associated Central Forensic Science Laboratory to be well-equipped and well-staffed in order to engage in analysis and investigation activities to keep-up with new technical developments, using which a completely new kind of cybercrime might have been committed.
• National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC)
  • National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC) will be setup to focus on standardization of course curriculum focused on cybercrimes, impact containment and investigations, imparting practical cybercrime detection, containment and reporting trainings on simulated cyber environments.
  • Development of Massive Open Online Course to be delivered on a cloud based training platform.
  • National Cybercrime Training Centre to also focus on establishing Cyber Range for advanced simulation and training on cyber-attack and investigation of such cybercrimes.
• Cybercrime Ecosystem Management Unit
  • Develop ecosystems that bring together academia, industry and government to operate, investigate a cybercrime basis established standard operating procedures, contain the impact of cybercrimes and respond to cybercrimes.
  • Provide incubation support for development of all components of cybercrime combatting ecosystem.
• National Cyber Research and Innovation Centre
  • Track emerging technological developments, proactively predict potential vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by cybercriminals.
  • To leverage the strength and expertise of all stakeholders, be it in academia, private sector or inter-governmental organizations.
  • Create strategic partnerships with all such entities in the area of research and innovation focused on cybercrimes, cybercrime impact containment and investigations.

Initiatives taken up

• National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) : Launched in 2019, the portal facilitates victims/complainants to report cybercrime complaints online.
• Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) : CCTNS aims at creating a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency and effective policing at all levels and especially at the Police Station level through adoption of principles of e-Governance, and creation of a nationwide networked infrastructure for evolution of IT-enabled state of- the-art tracking system around "investigation of crime and detection of criminals" in real time, which is a critical requirement in the context of the present day internal security scenario.
• National Automated Finger-Print Identification System (NAFIS) of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has revolutionized the fingerprint recognition system in crime control, with this system, the work of tracing the involvement of interstate criminals in crimes is being done with greater ease, accuracy and efficiency across the country. 
• National Cybercrime Helpline number 1930, is helping the common citizen in registering online financial frauds. All States/UTs have been on boarded and more than 263 banks, e-commerce companies and others have been integrated. 
• As a part of Prevention Strategy, I4C accords high priority to blocking the communication and financial infrastructure abused by criminals. It proactively identifies and facilitate blocking of:
  • SIM cards
  • IMEI Devices
  • Bank Accounts
  • UPI IDs
  • Websites & URLs
  • Malicious Mobile Applications
• The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Joint Cybercrime Coordination Teams (JCCT) Jamtara, Jharkhand has launched the ‘Pratibimb’ platform which not only aggregates data but also employs geospatial mapping to pinpoint the physical locations of mobile numbers associated with cybercrimes. This innovative web platform is set to redefine the way Law Enforcement Agencies tackle online criminal activities, offering a powerful new tool in the ongoing battle against digital threats.
• A Cyber Volunteer Framework for utilizing the services of citizens by concerned Police authorities of States/UTs has been provided on NCRP. States/UTs may like to enrol Cyber Volunteers for dissemination of cyber hygiene across the country. 
• "Cyber Jaagrookta (Awareness) Diwas" organised on first Wednesday of every month at 11 am on cyber hygiene and launch mass awareness in vernacular languages for all schools and colleges.
• The social media handle “CyberDost”, which provides cyber safety tips at regular intervals is available on various social media handles viz. X, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, LinkedIn, KOO, Public App, WhatsApp, YouTube and Share Chat.
• More than 178 Advisories of cyber-crimes have been shared by I4C with States/UTs, Ministries/Departments as a preventive measure and the same are available at www.cyberpolice.nic.in.
• National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) has been established for investigation purposes at Delhi. Assistance in investigation have provided in more than 9000 cyber and digital forensic cases to States/UTs and Central Law Enforcement Agencies.

Source : Ministry of Home Affairs