Which of the following statements are correct regarding CERT-IN?

(A) CERT-IN is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.

(B) CERT-IN is operational since January 2014.

(C) Forecast and alert of cyber security incidents is one of the functions of CERT-IN.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

 Key Points

• CERT-IN (Computer Emergency Response Team - India) is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur. It was established in 2004.
• CERT-IN has been operational since the year 2004, not since January 2014.
• One of the primary functions of CERT-IN is to forecast and alert organizations and individuals about potential cyber security incidents, in addition to responding to incidents as and when they occur.

Functions: 

• CERT-In cyber security work to get information on cyber events is gathered, analyzed, and disseminated
• Cyber security incident forecasting and alerting
• Emergency response procedures for cyber security issues
• Coordination of operations related to cyber incidents
• Published guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes, and whitepapers on information security policies, processes, incident prevention, response, and reporting
• Other cybersecurity-related responsibilities may be required

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3: A and C Only.

In News 

• In April 2021, India's cyber security agency CERT cautioned the users of which popular instant Messaging app about certain vulnerabilities detected in
• India's Cyber Security Agency CERT cautioned Whatsapp users about certain vulnerabilities that could lead to the breach of Sensitive Information.
• The vulnerability has been detected in 
  • Android users prior to v2.21.4 of "WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business"
  • iOS users prior to v2.21.32 of "WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business"
• CERT-In had issued WhatsApp a "high" severity advisory rating for Vulnerabilities.
• Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is India's cybersecurity agency.
• CERT-In is a national technology agency dedicated to combating cyber-attacks and guarding the Indian Cyber Space.

• Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has reported over 6.07 lakh cybersecurity incidents in the country during the first half of 2021.
• CERT-In is mandated to track and monitor cybersecurity incidents in India.
• The government has formulated a draft National Cyber Security Strategy 2021 to address the issues of security of national cyberspace.​