DoT extends validity of Pro Tem security certificate from 6 months to 2 years
The National Centre for Communication Security under the Department of Telecommunications extended the validity of the Pro Tem Security Certification from 6 months to 2 years, it was announced on 5 December 2025.
Summary
The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) under the Department of Telecommunications extended the validity of the Pro Tem Security Certification from 6 months to 2 years, the Communications Ministry said on 5 December 2025. The Pro Tem certificate was introduced in October 2024 for IP routers and Wi-Fi CPE products, letting OEMs keep selling on a declaration of conformance with the Indian Telecommunication Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) while testing continues. NCCS has issued 102 Pro Tem certificates so far, and the scheme now also covers 5G Core SMF and optical line and network terminals.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 December 2025
- Body
- NCCS, Department of Telecommunications
- Validity
- Extended from 6 months to 2 years
- Introduced
- October 2024 for IP routers and Wi-Fi CPE
- Certificates issued
- 102
- Standard
- ITSAR
Practice MCQs 1 questions
To what period did the National Centre for Communication Security extend the validity of the Pro Tem Security Certificate in December 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 2 years
PIB 2199622: NCCS extended the validity of Pro Tem Security Certification from 6 months to 2 years.