ITU and DoT Conducted Joint Cyber Drill 2021

Current Context: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) held a Joint Cyber Drill 2021.

• The Joint Cyber Drill 2021 was conducted for the Critical Network Infrastructure operators of India, which are the systems, assets and networks which work to offer security to India
• The objective of the drill was to enhance cyber security and make India ready for various cyber security parameters and platforms
• It also helped to enhance protection and incident response capability of India
• Various cyberattacks and information security incidents were tackled during the drills
• The participants were imparted with the training about how to tackle every type of cyber attacks and incidents
• This drill highlighted the major role of the Computer Security Incident Response Team and Computer Incident and Response Team (CIRT) which are responsible for handling security breaches
• Such type of drills helps to enhance security, protect critical information and build cyber resilience.
• Static Part: 
• HQ of ITU: Geneva, Switzerland

Question:     

Ques: 1: Which entity conducted Joint Cyber Drill 2021 with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)?
a. International Maritime Organization
b. International Organization for Standardization
c. International Civil Aviation Organization
d. International Telecommunication Union