IMPORTANCE OF NEPAL CERT

There are more than 250 organizations in the world that use the name "CERT" or a similar name and deal with cyber security response. We had been discussing the need of such an organization since long time to deal with security of information communication and cyber security. Computer Emergency Response is not an option of security department and organizations. No matter how well protected an organization is there is no such thing as zero risk, even with trained personnel, proper technology and tested procedures. It is impossible to accurately and consistently predict the type, frequency or severity of attacks. Vulnerabilities are published at an ever-increasing rate and as the complexity of technology increases, so does the likelihood of exploitation of system. The nature of computers and networking is increasing the initial threat base and introducing new motivations and capabilities that did not previously exist. The result is that computer security incidents will occur. There is an entire security operational phase dedicated to detection. Numerous detection mechanisms including technological, human, and procedural exist and are often employed but it is of little sense to put intrusion monitoring and detection mechanisms in place if there is no plan to deal with the intrusions when they occur, here comes the initiation from Federation Computer Association of Nepal, established Nepal Cert for necessary services.