Question

What is the full form of ICERT?
1. Indian Cyber Emergency Review Team
2. Indian Cyber-crime Emergency Response Team
3. Indian Computer Entrepreneurs Response Team
4. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Indian Computer Emergency Response Team 

The correct answer is Indian Computer Emergency Response Team.

• The full form of ICERT is Indian Computer Emergency Response Team.

• Indian Computer Emergency Response Team:
  • ICERT was formed with an aim to secure Indian cyberspace. 
  • It provides Incident Prevention and Response Services and  Security Quality Management Services.
  • It is designated under Section 70B of Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008 to serve as the national agency to perform the following functions in the area of cybersecurity:
    • Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
    • Forecast and alerts of cybersecurity incidents.
    • Emergency measures for handling cybersecurity incidents
    • Coordination of cyber incident response activities.