A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cyber security has been signed between India and the US. The MoU was signed by the Secretary of Department of Information Technology, R. Chandrashekhar and the US Deputy Secretary for Homeland Security, Jane Holl Lute.

As per the agreement, the two countries will work in close cooperation and exchange information on cyber security. It enables the two countries to take concrete measures to deal with terrorists who are using different approaches to disrupt growth of nations.

The MoU seeks exchange of critical cyber security information and expertise between the two governments through the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERTIn), Department of Information Technology, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and DHS’ United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT).