CSIRT for ISPs and Hosting Providers
NBIP is the CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) for ISPs and hosting providers. By pooling resources, knowledge, and expertise, we help part of the Dutch digital infrastructure stay resilient against cyber threats and respond adequately to incidents. Below you will find an overview of the key functions and benefits of our CSIRT for the sector.
The Sectoral CSIRT for ISPs, Cloud, and Hosting
The Netherlands has hundreds of ISPs and hosting and cloud providers, all of which must comply with increasingly strict regulations regarding their digital resilience. For many organizations, meeting these requirements adequately is a significant challenge. Fully in line with NBIP’s mission — “Together stronger for a clean and safe internet” — NBIP has therefore taken on the role of sectoral CSIRT.
Within the framework of Clean Networks, NBIP provides detection, notification, and actionable guidance for ISPs, hosting providers, and cloud providers regarding vulnerabilities and threats. Member organizations turn to NBIP when incidents occur or when they want to gather information to protect themselves against threats. The CSIRT function therefore logically follows from the activities already taking place. Participants connected to Clean Networks automatically also participate in the CSIRT.
Why join NBIP-CSIRT?
The CSIRT offers participants the following benefits:
- Improved resilience against cyber threats: By participating in the CSIRT, you increase your organization's resilience. The focus on threats and response specific to this sector means specialized knowledge is available to address both existing and emerging threats.
- Rapid response: The CSIRT provides rapid response to cyber incidents, reducing the impact on your operations. By becoming a member, you can benefit from our expertise and support in handling incidents.
- Notifications and actionable guidance: As a CSIRT participant, you gain access to relevant information about cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and how to address them. This information is tailored to your organization, so you only receive notifications that are relevant to you.
- Knowledge sharing: An important role of a sectoral CSIRT is the exchange of knowledge. NBIP-CSIRT will therefore regularly organize (online) sessions and meetings to stimulate knowledge sharing, with explicit room for input from experts and partner organizations.
