Our constituents and other target groups are each responsible for their own systems and networks. However, CARICERT helps to prevent possible cyber incidents to increase or maintain digital security. We do so by sharing information, publishing relevant information and advisories, organizing workshops and having regular meetings with our constituents and cooperation partners. Also, we try to create awareness with computer users at home and in businesses. We translate knowledge from other (international) partners into operational and practical recommendations for our constituents.

Detection

Detection means that, with the help of the international community, we detect and register cyber related incidents. We will be available for our constituent and other CERTs to report incidents. This means we will not only register and inform, but we will also be available to assist in solving problems. We will use our knowledge and the international connections to handle incidents or at least limit the damage they can cause.

Incident handling

We will coordinate the incident handling process for our constituents. This means we will not only register and inform, but we will also be able to coordinate the problem solving process of our constituents by using our knowledge and the international connections to handle incidents, or to limit the damage they might cause.

Advice

We are also aiming to provide the government, the international community, and the market with policy advice, based on the knowledge and experience we have obtained in the field. Our practical knowledge must result in better prevention and incident handling on a higher level and for the long term. We will eventually advice our constituents, both proactive and reactive, concerning their security. We will have insight in their operational systems and thus can be alert when it comes to threats and vulnerabilities. We can translate (inter)national information and developments to their specific situation. We can also act as an information broker and link to international partners to find help or advice.