In pursuance of its mandated roles and functions as provided in sub-section(4) of section 70(B) of the Act and with a view to enhancing cyber security of the information infrastructure in the country, Director General, CERT-In shall designate, an officer not below the rank of Director to the Government of India, to issue directions or advisory to service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporate and any other person.
Such directions or advisory for compliance shall be issued by email signed with electronic signature, fax or registered postal mail. The service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporate and any other person shall comply with such directions or advisories and also report to CERT-In, within the time period and the manner as provided in the direction or advisory.