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Which of the following correctly states a duty of a Certifying Authority regarding security under Section 30 of the IT Act, 2000?

A Certifying Authority must make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse. This is stated in Section 30(a). Monitoring traffic data and issuing advisories are functions of other bodies under Sections 69B and 70B.

  1. AIt must make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuseCorrect
  2. BIt may outsource secrecy of electronic signatures to subscribers
  3. CIt must monitor traffic data of all intermediaries
  4. DIt must issue vulnerability advisories as the national incident response agency

Explanation

Section 30(a) requires every Certifying Authority to use hardware, software and procedures secure from intrusion and misuse. Monitoring traffic data belongs to authorised agencies under Section 69B, and issuing advisories is a CERT-In function under Section 70B.

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