CERT / CSIRT: incident response teams
CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) refer to teams specializing in the prevention of and response to IT security incidents at the scale of an organization, sector, or country.
Definition
In France, CERT-FR, attached to the ANSSI, publishes alert bulletins and coordinates the response to incidents on a national scale. Many large groups and industry sectors also have their own internal or sector-specific CSIRT.
For a company without a dedicated team, calling on an external CSIRT during an incident provides rapid access to structured response expertise: containment, investigation, eradication, and return to normal operations, following a proven methodology.
Key points
A structured response
These teams follow a proven methodology: containment, investigation, eradication, and return to normal operations.
Authoritative alerts
CERT-FR publishes bulletins that serve as authoritative references for tracking active threats in France.
A possible emergency option
A company without a dedicated team can call on an external CSIRT during a confirmed incident.
How BCIT can support you
Our team provides external support during an incident response and a cyber crisis management process.
Frequently asked questions ❓
Can a company contact CERT-FR directly?
CERT-FR primarily serves sensitive operators and government bodies; other companies generally call on an incident response provider.
What is the first action a CSIRT takes during an incident?
Rapid containment of the incident, to prevent it from spreading, generally comes before in-depth investigation and threat eradication.
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Is a security incident ongoing?
Contact us for immediate support with containment and investigation.
CERT / CSIRT: incident response teams
CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) refer to teams specializing in the prevention of and response to IT security incidents at the scale of an organization, sector, or country.
Definition
In France, CERT-FR, attached to the ANSSI, publishes alert bulletins and coordinates the response to incidents on a national scale. Many large groups and industry sectors also have their own internal or sector-specific CSIRT.
For a company without a dedicated team, calling on an external CSIRT during an incident provides rapid access to structured response expertise: containment, investigation, eradication, and return to normal operations, following a proven methodology.
Key points
A structured response
These teams follow a proven methodology: containment, investigation, eradication, and return to normal operations.
Authoritative alerts
CERT-FR publishes bulletins that serve as authoritative references for tracking active threats in France.
A possible emergency option
A company without a dedicated team can call on an external CSIRT during a confirmed incident.
How BCIT can support you
Our team provides external support during an incident response and a cyber crisis management process.
Frequently asked questions ❓
Can a company contact CERT-FR directly?
CERT-FR primarily serves sensitive operators and government bodies; other companies generally call on an incident response provider.
What is the first action a CSIRT takes during an incident?
Rapid containment of the incident, to prevent it from spreading, generally comes before in-depth investigation and threat eradication.
Not ready to talk yet? Discover our cybersecurity assessment →
Is a security incident ongoing?
Contact us for immediate support with containment and investigation.