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Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which authority serves as the national agency for performing functions in the area of cyber security, including issuing alerts and guidelines on incidents, as designated by the Central Government?
CERT-In, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, is the national agency designated under the IT Act for cyber security functions such as collecting information on incidents, forecasting and issuing alerts and guidelines. The Controller of Certifying Authorities deals with digital signature certification, not incident response.
- AIndian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)Correct
- BSecurities Appellate Tribunal
- CController of Certifying Authorities
- DTelecom Disputes Settlement Tribunal
Explanation
CERT-In is the designated national agency for incident response and issuing cyber security alerts and guidelines under the IT Act. The Controller of Certifying Authorities regulates digital signature certifying authorities. The two tribunals are adjudicatory bodies, not incident response agencies.
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