Prelims 2017 · Science and Technology · Question 35
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?
- Service providers
- Data centres
- Body corporate.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. Service providers — Under the CERT-In Rules, 2013, cyber security incidents must be mandatorily reported by service providers. Verdict: Correct.
2. Data centres — The same legal framework specifically includes data centres among entities required to report cyber incidents to CERT-In. Verdict: Correct.
3. Body corporate — Body corporate is also expressly covered under the reporting requirement for cyber security incidents. Verdict: Correct.
Hence, all three are legally mandated to report such incidents. Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3.