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CERT.at – Secure internet in Austria
Since 2008, CERT.at (Computer Emergency Response Team Austria), a subsidiary of the domain registry nic.at, has been the national point of contact and international information hub for all matters relating to cyber security. CERT.at issues warnings, provides details of attacks, tips and tricks to anyone who needs them, and provides support and advice in an emergency.
CERT.at is the point of contact for IT security at the national level. It networks other CERTs and CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams) from the critical infrastructure and ICT (information and communication technology) sectors and issues warnings, alerts and tips for SMEs. In the event of attacks on computers at the national level, CERT.at coordinates and informs the respective network operators and the local security teams responsible.
The Network and Information System Security Act (NISG) made CERT.at the official national computer emergency response team, designating it the central point of contact for the EU on cybersecurity in Austria. A noteworthy milestone is the cooperation with the Federal Chancellery in the area of the Government CERT (GovCERT), which continues to this day, as well as the Austrian Energy CERT (AEC), which CERT.at operates for the Austrian energy industry. Its development began in November 2016.
An overview of the status of cyber security in Austria can be downloaded here: CERT annual report.
The Austrian Energy CERT AEC is an important building block in increasing the resilience of the energy industry to cyber attacks. At the same time, it fulfills the requirements of the European Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive as well as the recommendations of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) for increasing the IT security of critical infrastructures. The operation of an industry-specific CERT and the associated exchange of information is intended to raise awareness and improve prevention in the energy sector.
The Austrian Trust Circle of CERT.at and the Federal Chancellery brings together all those who want to exchange information actively and proactively on cyber security topics.