CERT stands for which of the following?

• A. Carnegie Mellon University Network Team
• B. Center for Internet Security and Technology
• C. Center for Information Security
• D. Computer Emergency Response Team

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is what the acronym CERT stands for in cybersecurity. CERT refers to a team that handles computer security incidents and coordinates responses to emergencies in the digital realm. The best match is Computer Emergency Response Team because it directly describes a group that responds to computer-related emergencies and helps mitigate incidents. Some organizations use a longer form like Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center, but the core idea is the same: a team dedicated to emergency response for computer security. The other options describe different centers or groups that don’t reflect the standard expansion of CERT.