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11.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF PERSONS WITH intrusion detection and prevention systems. AERB has

DISABILITIES (EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, also configured the network load balancing features to
improve the availability of the internet connectivity. The
PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND FULL domain name servers were reconfigured to harden the
PARTICIPATION) ACT, 1995 AND DNS services. The web servers were also updated and
RESERVATION POLICY FOR SC / TRIBE / hardened to improve the OS and software framework
security aspects. Changes in email gateway servers were
OBC implemented to save the domain from email spoofing
attempts. This was done to achieve the Domain based
There is one backlog vacancy in ‘Person with Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance
Disabilities Quota’ due to resignation of Lower Division (DMARC) with Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and
Clerk (LDC) on July 31, 2017. Rosters are maintained Domain Key Identified Mail (DKIM). Several Standard
as per the orders on the subject. The backlog vacancies Operating Procedures were developed or updated
are being worked out and efforts to fill up the backlog to improve and ease the IT services and resource
vacancies were in progress. management activities.

11.3 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (ii) AERB Website

11.3.1 Information Technology (IT) AERB maintains its website (www.aerb.gov.in) as
a user-friendly platform for dissemination of people-
The effectiveness of the organisation in modern centric information towards meeting its objectives of
times essentially depends on the smooth functioning of enhancing transparency and public outreach. Web-
the IT infrastructure and services. Towards maintaining information management process ensures that the
information technology resources in normal operating website remains rich in content from technical as well as
state and upgrading the same periodically to deploy public interest point of view.
latest available technologies, AERB has taken several
steps. These include the following: Most of the publications made by AERB are made
available free on its website. The information on
(i) IT Infrastructure and Services registered facilities, type approved equipment, licence
validity, regulatory inspections carried out, occupational
AERB has used the video conferencing facilities exposures, significant events etc. are provided on
installed last year more frequently to interact with its the website and updated periodically. There exists a
satellite office at SRI through the dedicated leased line helpdesk maintained for improvement of services to the
service. AERB has also conducted video conferencing users, obtaining feedbacks from users and providing
through ANUNET with many DAE units such as IGCAR, solutions as necessary.
VECC, HWB. The video conferencing facility has also
been used over public internet for connecting IREL and In order to enhance radiation safety awareness,
many NPCIL units such as KKNPP and Kakrapar NPP. AERB developed and uploaded video for ‘Personnel
Thus IT service has reduced unnecessary travels and Working in Diagnostic Radiology’ and ‘Radiation Safety
cost of holding meetings with personnel from remote in Fluoroscopy’. Similarly, a video on ‘Construction
locations. Safety - Hazards and Safety Barriers’ was developed
and uploaded.
In order to check and enhance the IT security systems,
AERB hosted the DAE-CISAG audit team to facilitate the (iii) Implementation of e-Office
IT security audit of the network and servers. AERB has
implemented most of the changes recommended by the The e-office has been implemented in AERB with
CISAG audit team. Subsequently AERB has procured the help of National Informatics Centre (NIC). The
latest software for scanning and detecting vulnerabilities modules of File Management System, Knowledge
of the server software and associated configurable Management System (KMS) and Leave Management
features. AERB has procured and deployed the latest System (LMS) have been made operational and put
network perimeter security devices to modernize the in regular use. The upgradation to the latest version of

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