CBSE Clarifies No Security Breach in On Screen Marking System Amid Viral Claims
'No security breaches:' CBSE rejects claims of OSM system compromise, says viral ‘hacked’ portal was only a test platform
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has refuted claims of a security breach in its On Screen Marking (OSM) system, stating that the allegedly compromised portal was merely a test platform without any real student data. The board reassured stakeholders of the integrity and security of the actual evaluation system.
- 01The CBSE confirmed that the viral claims regarding a compromised portal were based on a test platform, not the live evaluation system.
- 02No actual evaluation data or student records were stored on the test portal, which was created for demonstration purposes.
- 03CBSE emphasized that robust security measures are in place to protect the integrity of the live evaluation system.
- 04The On Screen Marking system aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the assessment process.
- 05The board reassured students, parents, and schools that their data remains secure and that there have been no breaches.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has dismissed claims of a breach in its On Screen Marking (OSM) system, clarifying that the portal mentioned in viral social media posts was a testing platform and not the actual evaluation system. The board stated that this platform, identified by the URL “cbse.onmarks.co.in,” contained only sample data and did not store any real student records or evaluation details. CBSE confirmed that the live evaluation system operates on a separate URL and has not been compromised. The board reassured stakeholders that no security vulnerabilities have been identified, emphasizing the importance of the OSM system in enhancing transparency and efficiency in assessments. Furthermore, CBSE highlighted that strong security protocols are in place to protect the integrity of the evaluation process, thereby ensuring the safety of student data and marks. This clarification comes amidst growing scrutiny over cybersecurity in digital examination systems.
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The clarification from CBSE aims to alleviate concerns among students, parents, and educational institutions regarding the security of their data.
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