Digital First Responders – The Role of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTS) in Developing Countries

This note intends to provide policy makers in developing countries with a clear understanding of the role and importance of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) for enhancing cyber resilience. It provides new data and evidence on the status of CSIRT deployment across regions and income groups and outlines practical recommendations on how to establish and operate national CSIRTs, including for costs and staffing.