After cyber-attack, AIIMS, Delhi ups security to protect its network

In light of the recent cyber-attack on its servers, the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has decided to strengthen its e-hospital network and said that it will only be allowed on a dedicated and secure AIIMS LAN/intranet network that will be maintained by its computer facility department.

In an office memorandum, Director Dr M Srinivas said that the AIIMS LAN/intranet will not be used or allowed for any other purpose. “Open internet services are critical requirements for research, academic, & administrative purpose. These services shall be procured from MTNL on reasonable rent and maintained by respective user departments within their respective research funds or approved GIA-General funds, as applicable,” said the January 9 order.