CERT namesake stands up in Sri Lanka

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CERT namesake stands up in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has launched a national CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) to act as the focal point for Cyber...

Federal News Network Staff

December 14, 2010 8:30 am

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You’ve heard of US-CERT. Now there’s Sri Lanka’s CERT.

The Sri Lanka Information Communication Technology Agency has launched a national Computer Emergency Response Team to act as the focal point for Cyber security for the nation.

ColomboPage.com reports the public in Sri Lanka can now report any cyber attacks to their National CERT. It will act as a trusted source of advice and expertise about threats and vulnerabilities affecting computer systems and networks, and how to respond.

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