CBSE Addresses On-Screen Marking Security Concerns Amid Controversy
CBSE breaks silence around On-Screen Marking, admits security gaps

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has acknowledged security vulnerabilities in its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and is implementing upgrades. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi met with Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava, who faced backlash after a mix-up with the OSM system, highlighting the ongoing controversy.
- 01CBSE is monitoring vulnerabilities in its On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal and has formed a cybersecurity expert panel.
- 02The board has thanked ethical hackers for reporting security flaws and invited further input via email.
- 03Rahul Gandhi met with Vedant Shrivastava, a student affected by the OSM controversy, who received the wrong answer sheet.
- 04Gandhi and the students discussed the negative labels they received, such as 'anti-national' and 'deep state agents'.
- 05CBSE is moving the OSM portal to a more secure infrastructure to prevent future issues.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has publicly addressed the security issues surrounding its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, acknowledging vulnerabilities and stating that it is actively working to enhance the system's security. An expert panel, including cybersecurity professionals from government agencies and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), has been established to identify and mitigate potential threats. CBSE has expressed gratitude to ethical hackers for their assistance in identifying security flaws and has invited further reports of vulnerabilities via email. In a related development, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, met with Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava, who gained attention after receiving the wrong answer sheet due to the OSM system. During their meeting, they discussed the backlash faced by students, including being labeled as 'anti-national' and 'deep state agents' for questioning the CBSE's actions. This incident has sparked public outcry and raised concerns about the integrity of the examination process.
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The ongoing security concerns regarding the OSM system could affect students' examination results and the integrity of the evaluation process.
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