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India assumes chairmanship of global IT security standards body CCDB

India has assumed the chairmanship of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB), a major global body responsible for developing and maintaining international standards for IT security evaluation. The development marks a significant milestone for India’s growing leadership in cybersecurity, digital governance and trusted technology systems. The CCDB oversees the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA), an internationally accepted framework that enables mutual recognition of security certifications for IT products among participating countries. India’s appointment to the leadership role reflects increasing global confidence in the country’s technical expertise and institutional capabilities in cybersecurity standards and digital assurance systems.

The chairmanship is expected to strengthen India’s role in shaping future global cybersecurity frameworks and standards for secure digital infrastructure. It also aligns with the country’s broader push towards digital transformation, secure public digital platforms and self-reliance in critical technologies. According to the report, India has been actively contributing to global discussions on information security evaluation and certification processes through its national agencies and technical institutions. The leadership role in CCDB is likely to support Indian IT companies and cybersecurity firms by enhancing international recognition of India’s security certification ecosystem. It may also help deepen cooperation with global partners on cyber resilience, secure digital products and trusted cross-border technology ecosystems. The development further reinforces India’s position as an emerging global hub for digital innovation, cybersecurity governance and standards development.

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