US EditionJammu and Kashmir Govt Cracks Down on Cybersecurity Threat, Bans Use of Pen Drives on All Official Devices
The government mandates GovDrive usage, offering each official 50 GB secure storage to prevent data breaches and cyber threats amid rising attacks on digital infrastructure.
- On August 25, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an order banning the use of USB drives on government computers across all departments and district offices.
- The ban followed multiple cyberattacks, including around two lakh attacks on India's power sector, highlighting the need to protect sensitive information.
- The order bans the use of messaging apps such as WhatsApp and unsecured online tools like iLovePDF for handling or storing official data, enforcing stringent measures to protect e-governance security.
- The circular permits limited pen drive use only after formal approval by the State Informatics Officer and requires physical submission for reconfiguration and registration before use.
- The government mandated use of GovDrive, a cloud platform offering 50 GB of secure storage per official, and warned that violations may lead to disciplinary action under existing IT and conduct rules.
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Jammu and Kashmir govt cracks down on cybersecurity threat, bans use of pen drives on all official devices
The Jammu and Kashmir government has prohibited pen drives and unsecured online services to enhance cybersecurity. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action, the order said.
J-K Govt Issues Order Prohibiting Use of Pen Drives on All Official Devices
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued prohibitive orders for its employees on the usage of pen drives on all official devices to enhance data and cyber security. India News | J-K Govt Issues Order Prohibiting Use of Pen Drives on All Official Devices.
Jammu and Kashmir Government Tightens Cybersecurity Measures, Bans Pen Drives
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a ban on pen drives in official devices across administrative departments to enhance cybersecurity. The use of non-secured online platforms is also restricted. Departments are encouraged to use GovDrive, a secure cloud platform, to manage and protect sensitive data.
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