mnemonic appointed to the steering committee of TF-CSIRT
The members of the Task Force Computer Security Incident Response Teams (TF-CSIRT) have appointed Ivo Dijkhuis, Senior Security Consultant at mnemonic, to its steering committee.
Enhancing Collaboration
TF-CSIRT is a European cross-sectoral network of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs). Its mission is to facilitate and improve cooperation among European CSIRT communities to make the internet a safer place. Over 500 CSIRT teams from across Europe are already part of this network. One of its core services is the ‘Trusted Introducer Service’, which accredits and certifies CSIRTs based on their demonstrated maturity. This process helps compile a reliable list of trusted teams to respond to security incidents effectively.
TF-CSIRT organises three events annually for all its member teams. These events are hosted by one of the members and always focus on knowledge sharing through various presentations, training sessions, and workshops. Strengthening mutual trust and collaboration with other relevant communities, such as FIRST, is also a key aspect of these events.
Strategic decisions
Starting in September 2024, Dijkhuis will serve a three-year term as one of seven members on the TF-CSIRT steering committee. This group coordinates the organisation’s activities, oversees the accreditation and certification of CSIRTs, and develops TRANSITS training programmes, courses, and tutors. The committee also provides guidance on strategic cybersecurity developments and future initiatives.
A strong foundation
Dijkhuis is proud of his appointment: “I am honoured to have earned the trust of the TF-CSIRT members to join the steering committee. Through my role in the mnemonic Incident Response Team (mIRT, accredited since 2017), I have been actively engaged with the organisation for several years. This new position allows me to contribute even more.”
Dijkhuis speaks about the importance of the community: “In certain incidents, collaboration and support from other CSIRTs are critical. Since sensitive information is often shared during investigations, strong mutual trust is essential. TF-CSIRT organises various informative and social activities which plays a key role in building and reinforcing that trust among members.”
“In the coming years, I will work hard to improve collaborations between our organisation and other communities relevant to our field, such as RIPE NCC, which is vital to the internet’s functioning,” continues Dijkhuis. “TF-CSIRT has built a strong foundation in Europe over the past 30 years and has long collaborated with organisations like FIRST and ENISA. In my view, further expansion and deepening of such collaborations are crucial given the current global threat landscape – we will need each other. Our organisation can and must play a unifying role in this, and I will do my utmost to contribute.”