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.
What is a software vulnerability and what to do if you find one?
A software vulnerability is a weakness in software which allows actions to be carried out which are not intended. This may be access to data, destruction or encryption of data (e.g. ransomware) or usage of resources. A software vulnerability in software installed on...
read moreEGI CSIRT meeting in Ljubljana
Another very busy EGI CSIRT meeting in beautiful Ljubljana, thanks a lot to JSI for having us! Besides the great hospitality the CSIRT enjoyed discussions on lessons learned from the latest incidents, how to improve our view on things in the EGI infrastructure, as...
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