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Cybersecurity — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 10 Mar 2026
Q1medium

Which of the following statements about CERT-In is/are correct? 1. It is the national agency for responding to computer security incidents. 2. It is established under the National Cyber Security Strategy 2020. 3. It issues alerts and advisories regarding cyber threats. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023: 1. It mandates data fiduciaries to implement reasonable security safeguards to prevent personal data breaches. 2. It requires notification of personal data breaches only to the affected data principals, not to any regulatory body. 3. It aims to recognize the right of individuals to protect their personal data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3hard

Which of the following is NOT a core function of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)?

Q4medium

With reference to cyber warfare, consider the following statements: 1. Cyber espionage primarily aims at disrupting critical infrastructure. 2. Attribution of cyberattacks is often challenging due to the anonymous nature of cyberspace. 3. The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime is an international treaty that India has ratified to enhance cyber warfare capabilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5easy

In the context of cybersecurity, what does 'Zero Trust Architecture' primarily imply?

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