Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams

An international consortium of CSIRTs (e.g., CIAC) that work together to handle computer security incidents and promote preventive activities. (See: CSIRT, security incident.)

Tutorial: FIRST was founded in 1990 and, as of July 2004, had more than 100 members spanning the globe. Its mission includes:

• Provide members with technical information, tools, methods, assistance, and guidance.
• Coordinate proactive liaison activities and analytical support.
• Encourage development of quality products and services.
• Improve national and international information security for governments, private industry, academia, and the individual.
• Enhance the image and status of the CSIRT community.