The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recognized the need to establish a DOJ Computer Emergency Response Team (DOJCERT) to assist component organizations with incident handling and resolution. DOJCERT is an enterprise-wide, centralized incident response team providing multi-disciplinary response support for DOJ components. Disciplines supported for security incidents include technology, human resources, legal, security protection, public affairs, auditing, analysis, and congressional liaison.
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–Analysis and assessment of incident data and dissemination alerts |
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–Formation of Incident Response Teams to assist DOJ components with incidents |
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–Effective communication between DOJCERT and lower level Component CERTs and local CERTs |
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–Consistent and current policies, procedures, and processes of documentation |
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–Integration of information from penetration testing and information sharing to maximize efficiency |
Further information about DOJCERT can be obtained by contacting the following :
DOJCERT
dojcert@usdoj.gov