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The '''Joint Cipher Bureau''' (JCB) is an agency of the [[Indian armed forces]] responsible for [[signals intelligence]] and [[cryptanalysis]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/world/india/jcb.htm|title = Joint Cipher Bureau - India Intelligence Agencies}}</ref> and coordinating similar activities and operations of military intelligence agencies. It is under the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] and its employees are all civilian like [[Military Engineer Services (India)]] mostly attached to defence organization. <br />
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The JCB works closely with the IB and R&AW. It is responsible for cryptanalysis and encryption of sensitive data.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Joint Cipher Bureau {{!}} 2 Authors {{!}} 6 Publications {{!}} Related Institutions |url=https://scispace.com/institutions/indian-joint-cipher-bureau-2jpfvyff |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=SciSpace - Institute |language=en}}</ref> The inter-services JCB has primary responsibility for cryptology and [[signals intelligence|SIGINT]], providing coordination and direction to the other military service organizations with similar mission. Most current equipment providing tactical intelligence is of Russian origin, including specialized direction finding and monitoring equipment. The JCB also analysis and participates in investigations of any personnel of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|Defence Research and Development Organization]] (DRDO) if incriminating material is discovered during inspections by the DRDO's security.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Abhinandan |date=6 May 2023 |title=DRDO emerges as key target of Pakistan ISI |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/drdo-emerges-as-key-target-of-pakistan-isi |access-date=17 December 2024 |website=The Sunday Guardian Live |language=}}</ref><br />
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The JCB is also responsible for issues relating to public and private key management.<ref name=":0" /> Cryptographic products are export-controlled licensed items, and licenses to India are not generally available for products of key length of more than 56 bits. The domestic Indian computer industry primarily produces PCs, and PC-compatible cryptographic products have been developed and are being used commercially. More robust cryptologic systems are not commercially produced in India, and progress in this field has been slow due to the general unavailability of technology and know-how. Customised cryptographic products have been designed and produced by organizations in the defence sector are engaged in the implementation of cryptographic techniques, protocols and the products.<br />
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== Ranks and Hierarchy ==<br />
Ranks are divided into two groups <br />
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=== Group-A ===<br />
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# Director<br />
# Joint Director<br />
# Deputy Director<br />
# Senior Systems Security Officer-I<br />
# Senior Systems Security Officer-I I<br />
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=== Group- B ===<br />
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# System Security Officer<br />
# Senior Technical Assistant<br />
# Technical Assistant<br />
# Programmer<br />
# Junior Programmer<br />
# Data Processing Assistant <br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Indian intelligence agencies]]<br />
[[Category:Signals intelligence agencies]]<br />
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