Government, Blackberry makers to jointly resolve security issues


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By Sumit Kumar, Section News
Posted on Fri Oct 03, 2008 at 11:26:39 PM EST

Stepping up efforts to resolve the security concerns related to Blackberry services, government has joined hands with Canadian firm Research in Motion (maker of Blackberry devices) to address the issue of data encryption.

"Our technical team (task force), in coordination with RIM, is working to sort out the issue of data security. We are positive to solve all security-related concerns," Minister of State for IT and Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia told PTI.    

Security agencies have confirmed that the system is susceptible to misuse by anti-national forces and had asked for government intervention.    

"Ministry of Home Affairs is looking after the security aspect of Blackberry to ensure that the service doesn't harm anyone," Scindia said.    

Indian Mujahideen terrorists used WiFi network to send emails claiming responsibilty for the serial blasts that rocked the nation during past months.    

Considering its misuse, law enforcement agencies have even raised demands to restrict Blackberry services.    

However, the ministry ruled out all such speculation and said that it did not plan to ban Blackberry.    

"We are here to provide free flow of service and we are doing that. Our ministry is there to make sure that customers don't face any problem. The service (Blackberry) is operational and we hope that it continues to run," the minister said.    

The security agencies have asked the Department of Telecom to ensure that traffic originating and terminating in India does not travel outside the country.

Source: Press Trust of India, October 02-2008

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