CS Professional · Internal and Forensic Audit · Cyber Forensics
A cyber security incident hits the systems of Himalaya Power Grid Ltd. A senior executive asks which national body collects and analyses information on cyber incidents, issues forecasts and alerts, and coordinates response, and may direct body corporates to furnish information. Under the IT Act, 2000, which is correct?
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team under Section 70B is correct. It is the national agency for collecting and analysing cyber incident information, issuing alerts, handling emergencies and coordinating response, and it can direct body corporates to give information. The Advisory Committee only advises, and Section 49 has been omitted.
- AThe Cyber Regulations Advisory Committee, which advises the Central Government on rules
- BThe Cyber Appellate Tribunal under Section 49
- CThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team under Section 70BCorrect
- DThe Controller of Certifying Authorities
Explanation
Section 70B makes CERT-In the national agency for collecting, analysing and disseminating cyber incident information, forecasts and alerts, emergency measures and coordination of response, and it may call for information and give directions to body corporates. The Advisory Committee only advises, and Section 49 on the Cyber Appellate Tribunal has been omitted.
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