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The Union government has added the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) among a list of organisations that are exempted from the ambit of the Right to Information Act (RTI).
The CERT-In is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents.
One of its primary objectives is enhancing “security awareness among common citizens”.
It functions under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) was established in 2004 to combat cyberattacks and promote cybersecurity in India.
CERT-In is responsible for incident response, vulnerability management, cyber security research and development, and public awareness and outreach.
CERT-In's key functions
CERT-In responds to cyberattacks by analyzing incidents, coordinating with affected organizations, and providing mitigation and recovery advice.
CERT-In identifies, analyzes, and publishes vulnerabilities in software and systems.
CERT-In conducts research and development to develop new cyber security technologies and solutions.
CERT-In raises awareness of cyber security risks and educates the public about how to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
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