Cert-IST (Computer Emergency Response Team - Industry, Service and Tertiary) is a not for profit association, which goal is to provide to its adherents risk prevention services and assistance for incident handling. As a centre for alert and reaction to computer attacks dedicated to major international companies, Cert-IST is recognized by its peers at national and international levels. It is a member of FIRST, and actively collaborates with others CERTs, in France, Europe and worldwide.

Principal activites are measures for risk prevention and incident handling.

Cert-IST associative mode guarantees its independence towards editors. It works for the community by sharing resources and experience. Cert-IST perenniality is ensured by its members. The member confidence in the Cert-IST is strenghtened daily by :

• The truthfulness and the exhaustive character of the information released
• The confidentiality of private information always demonstrated
• The guarantee of objectivity
• The activity perenniality

Cert-IST commits itself to provide rated information in the best delays to qualified persons.

Cert-IST Knowledge Base is listed in the CVE compatible products and services page.

Cert-IST vulnerability Knowledge Base uses the CVE and CVSS international standards.  Cert-IST is also a key participant of the EISPP European project, to define a common format for security advisories.