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:

Correct option is C

· Statement A is true: CERT-IN (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is the national nodal agency responsible for handling cybersecurity incidents in India.
· Statement B is false: CERT-IN has been operational since 2004, not 2014.
· Statement C is true: One of the primary functions of CERT-IN is to provide forecasts and alerts regarding cybersecurity incidents.
Information Booster:
1. CERT-IN was established to enhance the security of India's information infrastructure and coordinate responses to cybersecurity threats.
2. The agency provides advisories, conducts training programs, and promotes best practices in cybersecurity.
Additional Knowledge:
CERT-IN works closely with international organizations and other national agencies to combat cyber threats and improve global cybersecurity.