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Which of the following is a duty of every Certifying Authority under Section 30 of the Information Technology Act, 2000?

Every Certifying Authority must use hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse, as required by Section 30(a). Prescribing security procedures, appointing CERT-In officers and monitoring traffic data are functions of other authorities under different sections.

  1. AMake use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuseCorrect
  2. BPrescribe security procedures and practices for all body corporates
  3. CAppoint the Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
  4. DMonitor traffic data on any computer resource of the Government

Explanation

Section 30(a) requires every Certifying Authority to use hardware, software and procedures secure from intrusion and misuse. Prescribing security procedures is a Central Government power under Section 16, and the other options relate to Sections 70B and 69B.

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