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A bank's server is hit by a ransomware attack. Which of the following is a function of CERT-In listed in Section 70B(4) of the IT Act, 2000?

Coordination of cyber incidents response activities is a CERT-In function under Section 70B(4)(d). CERT-In handles incident response functions such as analysis, alerts, emergency measures and advisories, while conviction of offenders is for courts and designation of the nodal agency lies with the Central Government.

  1. AConvicting the attacker after a trial
  2. BCoordination of cyber incidents response activitiesCorrect
  3. CAppointing the Director General of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal
  4. DDesignating the national nodal agency for Critical Information Infrastructure

Explanation

Section 70B(4)(d) lists coordination of cyber incidents response activities as a CERT-In function. Trying and convicting offenders is a court function. Designating the nodal agency for Critical Information Infrastructure is done by the Central Government under Section 70A.

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