SANS CEE Cyber Tournament 2023

CERT.LV - the Information Technology Security Incident Response Institution of the Republic of Latvia, ooperates under the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia and is regulated by the Information Technology Security Law. CERT.LV is providing a coordinated response to cyber incidents and facilitating information sharing among different stakeholders, including governmental institutions, private sector, and academia, and contributes to the global cybersecurity community by participating in international collaboration forums (e.g. FIRST, TF-CSIRT, European CSIRTs Network and others) regularly contributing to exchange of expertise and sharing knowledge.

The Lithuanian National Cyber Security Centre under the Ministry of National Defence (NCSC) is the main Lithuanian cyber security institution, responsible for unified management of cyber incidents, monitoring and control of the implementation of cyber security requirements, accreditation of information resources.

The Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (Directoratul Național de Securitate Cibernetică) is a specialised body of the central public administration, under the authority of the Government and in the coordination of the Prime Minister, with the main responsibility being to ensure the cyber security of the national civilian cyberspace, in collaboration with the competent institutions and authorities, including the management of risks and cyber incidents.

The National Agency for Network and Electronic Services (NASES) is a contributory organization of the Government office of the Slovak Republic. Established in 2009, it handles informatization tasks, manages electronic communication networks, and provides information services to government bodies, legal entities, and individuals. NASES promotes e-Government services, enhancing public administration efficiency and citizen-authority interactions. Its tasks include operating networks, managing the government portal, handling fee systems, and administering national cyber security.

The European Institute of Political Studies in Moldova (IESPM) is a non-governmental organization established in December 2003. It's part of the Council of Europe's network of political schools, aiming to promote democratic reforms and values in Moldova. The IESPM's objectives include enhancing democratic institutions, fostering youth's democratic education, supporting independent research, training researchers and journalists in democratic principles, and promoting cyber security awareness.

CERT Polska is the first Polish computer emergency response team, established in 1996. Operating under the umbrella of NASK - National Research Institute, the team plays a crucial role in managing security incidents in Poland. CERT Polska is a trusted partner in the realm of cybersecurity for the public sector, experts and citizens. It also collaborates with international counterparts on operational and research initiatives. Its main activities include: - monitoring of threats and incidents at the national level; - performing advanced analyses of malware and vulnerabilities; - developing tools and methods to detect and combat cybersecurity threats; - conducting awareness-raising activities in the cybersecurity area.

The National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) is the central administrative body for cyber security, including the protection of classified information in information and communication systems and cryptographic protection. It is also responsible for the implementation of the public regulated service of the global navigation satellite system under the Galileo programme. It was established on August 1, 2017 on the basis of Act No. 205/2017 Coll., Amending Act No. 181/2014 Coll., on cybersecurity and on amendments to related acts (the Cyber Security Act).

The Albanian National Authority on Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (NAECCS) is the institution responsible for implementation and supervision of Law No. 2/2017 “On Cyber Security” (Partly transposed from NIS Directive (EU)/2016) and its implementing acts. The mission of the Authority is to increase the level of security of networks and information systems in Critical and Important Information Infrastructures. Competences of National Authority on Electronic Certification and Cyber Security: - Acts as the central point of contact at the national level for responsible operators of CII&III and coordinates work for resolving cyber security incidents - NAECCS acts as the National CSIRT - The Authority coordinates its activities with the security institutions and collaborates with sectorial CSIRTs and international authorities in the field of cyber security - Defines cyber security measures to be taken by CII&III and supervise/audit the implementation. - Administers incident reports in the field of cyber security (cyber incidents reports of CII& III) - Provides help and methodical support to operators of CII&III - Performs analysis on the weaknesses found in the field of Internet security - Conducts awareness and education activities in the field of cyber security