AusCERT

AusCERT is the Australian Computer Emergency Response Team. Established in 1993, it is a non-profit, membership-based information security organisation located at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.

AusCERT provides information security services and support to its members, which include businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. These services include:

• Security Alerts and Advisories: AusCERT distributes timely information about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents to its members.
• Incident Response: AusCERT assists its members in responding to and recovering from security incidents.
• Vulnerability Coordination: AusCERT works with vendors and researchers to coordinate the responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities.
• Security Training: AusCERT offers training courses and workshops on a range of information security topics.
• Security Conference: AusCERT hosts an annual information security conference in Australia, bringing together security professionals from around the world.
• Collaborative Networks: AusCERT fosters collaboration and information sharing among its members to improve overall cybersecurity posture.

AusCERT is a member of the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), a global consortium of computer security incident response teams. AusCERT plays a significant role in the Australian cybersecurity landscape by providing timely and relevant information security services to its members and contributing to the overall security of the internet.