CBSE Denies Allegations of Compromised Marking Portal

The Board has issued a statement in response to claims made by an ethical hacker who alleges he identified vulnerabilities in the organizations portal. The hacker reportedly reported these issues to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) back in February.

Ethical hackers, also known as white-hat hackers, play a crucial role in cybersecurity by identifying weaknesses in systems to help organizations strengthen their defenses. CERT-In is the national agency responsible for responding to computer security incidents and providing assistance in improving cybersecurity measures.

The Boards acknowledgment of these claims highlights the ongoing importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding information systems and protecting user data. The organization is expected to work closely with CERT-In to address the reported vulnerabilities and ensure the portals security for its users. Further details on the specific vulnerabilities mentioned by the hacker and the Boards planned response have yet to be released.