CSIRT''s Network

The Portuguese CSIRT's Network (RNCSIRT) was created in January 2008 and is a forum of excellence for sharing operational information.  

Currently, the RNCSIRT contains over forty entities from various sectors of society, meeting on a quarterly basis.  

Objectives  

• Establish bonds of trust between elements responsible for IT security in order to create an environment of cooperation and mutual assistance in handling incidents and sharing good security practices;  
• Create indicators and national statistical information on security incidents with a view to better identifying proactive and reactive counter-measures;  
• Create the necessary tools for prevention and rapid response in a large scale incident scenario;
• Promote a security culture in Portugal.   

Services available to Members:

• Directory service  
• Security incidents coordination
• Technical forum
• Security workshops
• Security alerts
• Statistical information and indicators  

More information on the Portuguese CSIRT's Network can be found at: www.redecsirt.pt