In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?1. Service providers2. Data centres3. Body corporateSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
✓ Correct answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
ExplanationIt is legally mandatory for service providers, data centres, and body corporate to report cybersecurity incidents to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).Under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and Manner of Performing Functions and Duties) Rules, 2013. CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to cybersecurity incidents and ensuring the security of India’s cyber infrastructure.Science and Technology 551 :The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) imposes rules on service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporate or persons who provide the information called for or comply with the direction of CERT.They need to report cyber incidents within a reasonable time so that CERT-In may have scope for timely action.81
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