Name : Haniya Batool
Roll no : BSCS-19-20
Subject : Information Security
Instructor : Dr Aamir Raza
Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of experts
responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity
incidents and vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. The
team is usually composed of information security professionals who
have expertise in areas such as incident response, vulnerability
assessment, and risk management.
CERTs are often established by government agencies, academic
institutions, or private companies to provide a centralized point of
contact for handling computer security incidents. They work closely
with other organizations such as law enforcement agencies, vendors,
and other security teams to coordinate response efforts and share
information.
CERTs may also develop best practices, standards, and guidelines for
information security, and provide training and education programs to
promote cybersecurity awareness and knowledge. The first CERT was
established at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie
Mellon University in 1988, and since then, many other CERTs have been
established around the world.
