In Indias cyber security mechanism protection of Critical Information Infrastructure is one of the p...........

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In India's cyber security mechanism, protection of Critical Information Infrastructure is one of the primary considerations. Consider the following statements about the Critical Information Infrastructure and identify the incorrect one.

The National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) is the nodal agency mandated for protecting such infrastructure.

NCIIPC functions under the National Technical Research Organisation.

NCIIPC is concerned with the protection of only Public Critical Information Infrastructures and not the private ones

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Explanation:

Critical Information Infrastructure are sectors that are critical to the nation and whose incapacitation or destruction will have debilitating impact on national security, economy, public health or safety. For ex- Banking, Nuclear Power, transport, strategic departments etc.
National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) is an organisation of the Government of India created under Sec 70A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (amended 2008). It is designated as the National Nodal Agency in respect of Critical Information Infrastructure Protection. It functions under the NTRO i.e. the National Technical Research Organisation.
NCIIPC is tasked with identifying all the critical information infrastructures in public as well as private sector and to review and formulate cyber security measures/policies for them. Hence last statement is incorrect.