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Which of the following is a function that Section 70B(4) of the IT Act, 2000 assigns to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team as the national agency in the area of cyber security?

CERT-In issues guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes and white papers on information security practices and on prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents. This is a listed function under Section 70B(4), whereas adjudication, prosecution and licensing of intermediaries are not.

  1. AAdjudicating disputes between subscribers and certifying authorities
  2. BIssuing guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes and white papers on information security practices and reporting of cyber incidentsCorrect
  3. CProsecuting all cyber offences before the Sessions Court
  4. DLicensing intermediaries to operate in India

Explanation

Section 70B(4)(e) lists issuing guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes and white papers relating to information security practices, procedures, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents. Adjudication, prosecution and licensing of intermediaries are not among the listed functions.

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