OIC Computer Emergency Response Team

OIC Computer Emergency Response Team was established by adopting a resolution INF-36/2 in May 2009 by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in its 36th session held in Damascus, Syria. The council of foreign affairs granted OIC-CERT the status of an affiliated institution in the same year.[3]

Established for global cooperation between the cybersecurity organisation within the framework of the Charter of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, its main activities are focused on promoting and building the relationship between the member states in cybersecurity sector, in addition to exchanging information and minimising cyberterrorism, and cybercrime. It also conducts educational and internet security awareness programmes in cybersecurity sector and provides cooperation technology research and development.

The OIC-CERT objectively works on two principles such as capacity building and infrastructure programmes which are financially aided by the member states and the Islamic Development Bank. The financial assistance model is jointly managed by the Organization of American States and the Asia Pacific Team.[3]

The OIC-CERT conduct International Cyber Drills every year since 2009 to enhance and develop Cyber Security Capabilities of member states.

The OIC-CERT also regulates the 5G Security Working Group (WG) that maintains 5G technology within the scope of the OIC Charter. The WG also conducts competition programmes concerning 5G.[5]

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