New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The department of telecommunications (DoT) has extended its Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme by two years from January 1, 2026, with an aim to ease the transition to mandatory security certifications for telecom equipment, the government said in a press release on Monday.

The extension was announced by Union minister for communications Jyotiraditya Scindia as part of a series of measures for reducing compliance requirements for the industry. The measures have been implemented through the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), which is responsible for telecom security testing and certification.

The Pro Tem scheme, introduced in October 2024, was designed to prevent disruption to business operations ...