In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1.Service providers 2.Data centres 3.Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q: 85 (IAS/2017)
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?
1.Service providers
2.Data centres
3.Body corporate
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IAS

stats: 

0,115,45,12,31,2,115

keywords: 

{'cyber security incidents': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}

The correct answer is option 4: 1, 2, and 3.

In India, the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, and the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, mandate the reporting of cybersecurity incidents. These regulations apply to service providers, data centers, and body corporates.

Service providers such as internet service providers, telecom service providers, and network service providers are responsible for providing a secure network infrastructure and preventing cyber attacks. They are required to report any incidents that have a significant impact on their network or services. These incidents include attacks that cause data breaches, denial-of-service attacks, and other types of cyber threats.

Data centers are responsible for storing and processing large amounts of data on behalf of their clients. They are required to report any incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of their clients` data. These incidents include unauthorized access to data, data theft, and data loss due to hardware or software failure.

Body corporates are defined as any company, firm, or association of individuals engaged in commercial activities. They are responsible for protecting their own data and the data of their customers. They are required to report any incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of their data. These incidents include data breaches, hacking attempts, and other types of cyber attacks.

In summary, all service providers, data centers, and body corporates in India are legally mandated to report cybersecurity incidents. This requirement is necessary to ensure that cyber threats are properly addressed and mitigated, and that the public is informed of potential risks. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in fines, penalties, or legal action.

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