EGI CSIRT
Computer Security Incident Response Team
MISSION
EGI CSIRT coordinates operational security activities within the EGI Infrastructure to deliver a secure and stable infrastructure, giving scientists and researchers the protection and confidence they require to safely and effectively carry out their research.
CONTACTS
To report a security incident:
- EGI data centres: follow SEC01 and report an incident
- Everyone else: abuse@egi.eu
To report a software vulnerability:
- report-vulnerability@egi.eu or use this web form
(don’t discuss on open forums)
Or contact us via email
WHAT WE DO
- Prevention of security incidents (security monitoring, software vulnerability handling, risk assessment and mitigation)
- Incident response
- Security policy and procedures
- Security Trainings
TRAININGS
Keeping the EGI infrastructure secure requires an understanding of attack and defense techniques that goes beyond the average skill set of system administrators. Security training is vital to guarantee that local teams are able to use available information for a complete incident response. EGI CSIRT has a diverse catalogue of training modules, developed by the team or by partner institutions.
Secure Login and Access
Securing access to your servers is critical because it is the first line of defence against unauthorised access and potential breaches. Most security incidents are caused by inadequate access controls, such as weak or default passwords, stolen credentials, and lack of...
Logging guidelines
Based on EGI Security Traceability and Logging Policy all certified EGI sites need to have a remote logging service in place. By storing logs remotely, you protect them from being tampered with or deleted by attackers who gain access to your systems. This ensures the...
