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How is 'cyber security' defined under Section 2(1)(nb) of the Information Technology Act, 2000?
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- 1A device or collection of devices, including input and output support devices, capable of being used for mathematical calculations.
- 2Any electronic, magnetic, optical, or other high-speed data processing device or system which performs logical and arithmetic functions.
- 3Protecting information, equipment, devices, computer, computer resource, communication device and information stored therein from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction.✓
- 4The adoption of any methodology or procedure by a person for the purpose of authenticating an electronic record.
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Protecting information, equipment, devices, computer, computer resource, communication device and information stored therein from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction.
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