CERT-In releases 'Cyber Security Handbook for Mahila Suraksha'
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released the 'Cyber Security Handbook for Mahila Suraksha' on 7 March 2025, ahead of International Women's Day, to help women stay safe online.
Summary
CERT-In, under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, released the 'Cyber Security Handbook for Mahila Suraksha' on 7 March 2025, ahead of International Women's Day. The booklet sets out cyber-hygiene practices women can use to protect their online presence. CERT-In is the national agency for incident response under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and runs a 24x7 incident response help desk.
Key facts
- Date
- 7 March 2025
- Booklet
- 'Cyber Security Handbook for Mahila Suraksha'
- Agency
- CERT-In (MeitY)
- Legal basis
- Section 70B, IT Act, 2000
Practice MCQs 1 questions
CERT-In, which released the 'Cyber Security Handbook for Mahila Suraksha' in March 2025, is designated as the national agency for incident response under which provision?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Section 70B of the IT Act, 2000
CERT-In is designated under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 as the national agency for incident response.