Science and Technology
2017
Information Technology

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?

  1. Service providers
  2. Data centres
  3. Body corporate
  4. Service providers
  5. Data centres
  6. Body corporate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

D.1,2 and 3
C.3 only
B.1 and 2 only
A.1 only

Correct Answer: Option D

As per the CERT (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) Rules, it is legally mandatory for the following to report cyber security incidents within a reasonable timeframe:

  • Service providers
  • Intermediaries
  • Data centers
  • Body corporates

This reporting requirement ensures that CERT-In can take timely action to mitigate and respond to cyber incidents.

Therefore, the correct answer is that all three - service providers, data centers, and body corporates - are legally required to report cyber security incidents.

Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

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