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Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which of the following is a function of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team as national agency in the area of cyber security?

CERT-In's functions include collecting, analysing and disseminating information on cyber incidents and issuing forecasts and alerts of cyber security incidents. Compensation for data negligence and punishment for cyber terrorism fall under other provisions, and the Central Government provides its Director General.

  1. AAdjudicating compensation claims against body corporates for data negligence
  2. BCollection, analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents, and forecast and alerts of cyber security incidentsCorrect
  3. CPrescribing the punishment for cyber terrorism
  4. DAppointing the Director General of the agency by its own notification

Explanation

Section 70B(4) lists the agency's functions, including collection, analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents and forecasts and alerts. Compensation is under Section 43A, punishment for cyber terrorism is in Section 66F, and the Central Government appoints the agency and provides its Director General.

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