Which of the following statements are correct regarding CERT-In?
1.CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur
2.CERT-In has been operational since January 2014
3.Forecast and alert of cyber security incidents is one of the functions of CERT-In
A1, 2 & 3
B1 & 2 only
C1 & 3 only ✓ Correct
D2 & 3 only
Correct answer: (C) 1 & 3 only
Explanation
CERT-In is India's national nodal agency that responds to computer security incidents when they occur.
Statement 1 is correct as this incident-response role is its core mandate.
Statement 2 is wrong because CERT-In has been operational since 2004, not January 2014.
Statement 3 is correct since forecasting and alerting on cyber security incidents is a listed function.
CERT-In also issues guidelines and coordinates emergency response measures.
It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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