[Kictanet] CSIRT Kenya

[alice at apc.org]

Dear All,

As you may be aware, each day multiple system and application security
vulnerabilities are discovered. In some instances, these vulnerabilities
are as a result of exploits identified by Security Response Teams and
others after incidents have occurred.

The most critical aspects of security is the dissemination of
information relating to security threats and vulnerabilities. Efficient
and effective dissemination of this information limits and controls the
propagation of damages associated with the vulnerabilities.

Hereto, KENIC with the support of the local Internet community has
undertaken a project to establish a local Computer Security Incident
Response Team (CSIRT). Its initial objective will be to relay Computer
and Network related security threats and vulnerabilities to the local
Internet community. A weekly compilation of recorded activities from
external sources will be sent to members of the Kenyan CSIRT mailing list.

To subscribe to the mailing lists please visit www.csirt.or.ke and join
the security-bulletin for the weekly summary. For notifications on
incidents, subscribe to the security-alerts. As CSIRT develops its
technical capacity, advanced research and support will be provided in
future relating to computer and network security.

The community can now benefit by monitoring only one list for all
security information. Further, Service providers will have a formated
email that they can forward to their subscribers.

This being the initial stages, we look forward to input and suggestions
from the community on ways of improving the CSIRT operations.

Best regards,

-- 
Michuki Mwangi
KENIC