DOT WANTS MADE-IN-INDIA TAG FOR SIM

• Department of Telecom (DOT) has recommended that the clause should also be included in the proposed cyber security policy
• More than 30 per cent SIM cards are imported at present
• There is a fear the embedded software can turn SIM cards into a mini computer that might lead to abuse and misuse of information  India's critical information infrastructure, DoT proposed that a National Framework for critical Information Infrastructure Protection should be created