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What is the key difference between the role of CERT-In under Section 70B and that of the national nodal agency under Section 70A?

CERT-In under Section 70B serves as the national agency for cyber incident response, including alerts, coordination and advisories. The national nodal agency under Section 70A is designated for protection of Critical Information Infrastructure, including research and development. They are separate roles.

  1. ACERT-In is the national agency for cyber incident response, while the nodal agency is responsible for protection of Critical Information InfrastructureCorrect
  2. BCERT-In protects Critical Information Infrastructure, while the nodal agency handles incident response
  3. CBoth are the same body with identical functions
  4. DCERT-In is a private body, while the nodal agency is statutory

Explanation

Section 70B makes CERT-In the national agency for incident response functions such as alerts and coordination. Section 70A lets the Government designate a national nodal agency responsible for measures, including research and development, for protection of Critical Information Infrastructure.

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