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. The TF-CSIRT task force promotes the collaboration between CSIRTs at a European level.
Main goals of the task force
TF-CSIRT provides a forum where members of the community can exchange experiences and knowledge in a trusted environment. Participants in TF-CSIRT are actively involved in establishing pilot services for the European CSIRT community.
TF-CSIRT promotes the use of common standards and procedures for responding to computer security incidents. Common standards have great potential in decreasing the response time associated with recognising, analysing and taking appropriate measures in case of incidents.
TF-CSIRT is actively involved in assisting with establishing new teams and training members of the existing teams on the newest tools and techniques for incident handling.
The activities of TF-CSIRT are focused on Europe and neighbouring countries, in compliance with the Terms of Reference approved by the TERENA Technical Committee on 6 June 2006.
Running period: May 2006 - May 2008