Primary definition
A group of individuals, usually consisting of security analysts, organized to develop, recommend, and coordinate immediate mitigation actions for containment, eradication, and recovery resulting from computer security incidents. Often a government entity.
Also known asCERT · CIRT · Computer Emergency Response Team · Computer Incident Response Team · Cyber Emergency Response Team · Cyber Incident Response Team
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— March 2020 CSC ReportView source
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A group of individuals, usually consisting of security analysts, organized to develop, recommend, and coordinate immediate mitigation actions for containment, eradication, and recovery resulting from computer security incidents. Often a government entity.
March 2020 CSC Report · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Computer Emergency/incident Response Team (cert/cirt). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/computer-emergency-incident-response-team-cert-cirt
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March 2020 CSC Report
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