CERT-In (The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has been designated to perform the following functions:

A. Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.

B. Forecast and alert of cyber security incidents.

C. Issue guidelines, activities, vulnerability notes and white papers relating to information security practices.

D. Emergence measures for handling national disaster management incidents.

E. Co-ordination of cyber incidents response activities.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  1. A, C, D and E only
  2. B, C, D and E only
  3. A, B, C and E only
  4. A, B, D and E only

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Option 3 : A, B, C and E only
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Key Points

  • The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), established in 2004 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is the national agency responsible for managing cybersecurity incidents in India.
  • Formed under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, CERT-In focuses on securing India’s cyberspace by:
    • Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
    • Forecast and alerts of cyber security incidents
    • Emergency measures for handling cyber security incidents
    • Coordination of cyber incident response activities.
    • Issue guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes, and whitepapers relating to information security practices, procedures, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents.
    • Such other functions relating to cyber security as may be prescribed.
  • Vision:
    • To proactively secure India’s cyberspace.
  • Mission:
    • To strengthen the security of India’s communication and information infrastructure through proactive measures and collaboration.
  • Objectives:
    • Prevent cyber attacks on India’s cyberspace
    • Respond to cyber attacks, minimizing damage and recovery time
    • Reduce national vulnerability to cyber threats
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