National CERT/CSIRT – Mandate and Organisation

This study explores the regulatory frameworks governing the functioning of national CERT/CSIRT capabilities across NATO countries. Special focus has been given to civilian/military cooperation and the incorporation of military capabilities into national crisis management mechanisms. The conclusions are based on desk research complemented by outcomes of a questionnaire-based survey among the member states of the NATO CCDCOE. Further information has been acquired through informal interviews with national representatives during the research period. The interest of the research was in peacetime situations and cyber operations under the threshold of use of force.