Supporting the Internet Security in ASIA PACIFIC
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Mission Statement

APCERT will maintain a trusted contact network of computer security experts in the Asia Pacific region to improve the region's awareness and competency in relation to computer security incidents through:

  • Enhancing Asia Pacific regional and international cooperation on information security;
  • Jointly developing measures to deal with large-scale or regional network security incidents;
  • Facilitating information sharing and technology exchange, including information security, computer virus and malicious code among its members;
  • Promoting collaborative research and development on subjects of interest to its members;
  • Assisting other CERTs and CSIRTS in the region to conduct efficient and effective computer emergency response;
  • Providing inputs and/or recommendations to help address legal issues related to information security and emergency response across regional boundaries.