TF-CSIRT

Computer security incidents require fast and effective responses from the organisations concerned. Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), either internal or outsourced, are service providers responsible for receiving, reviewing and responding to computer security incident reports and activity. TF-CSIRT is a task force that promotes collaboration between CSIRTs at the European level, and liaises with similar groups in other regions.

Main goals of the task force

TF-CSIRT provides a forum where members of the CSIRT community can exchange experiences and knowledge in a trusted environment. Participants in TF-CSIRT are actively involved in establishing and operating CSIRT services in Europe and neighbouring countries.

The task force promotes the use of common standards and procedures for responding to computer security incidents. Common standards have great potential for reducing the time needed to recognise and analyse incidents, and then taking appropriate countermeasures.

The task force also assists with the establishment of new teams, and trains members of existing teams in the newest incident handling tools and techniques.

Secretarial support for this task force is provided by TERENA with funding from the GN3 project.

Contacts

Chair: Lionel Ferette
Secretary: Kevin Meynell, TERENA

Running period: September 2000 - March 2013

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