Macau Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (MOCERT) is managed by Macau New Technologies Incubator Centre in providing

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computer security Computer security, cybersecurity (cyber security), or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors that may result in unauthorized information disclosure, the ...

incident handling information, promoting information security awareness, as well as coordinating computer security incident response for the public and local enterprises. MOCERT not only collaborates with local bodies, but also communicates and exchange information with other members of FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) and APCERT (Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Teams).APCERT Member Teams - General Members
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Services

MOCERT's mission is to facilitate a healthy and secure

Internet The Internet (or internet) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices. It is a '' network of networks'' that consists of private, pub ...

environment for Macau. MOCERT provides the latest computer vulnerabilities that are discovered around the world, and publishes the latest security issues and advisories in the website. Individuals and organizations can also register for free as a MOCERT subscriber and get the latest related information through email. The organization also provides advice on the best way to handle computer incident for free. MOCERT accepts reports on computer security related incidents, for example,

phishin Phishing is a type of social engineering where an attacker sends a fraudulent (e.g., spoofed, fake, or otherwise deceptive) message designed to trick a person into revealing sensitive information to the attacker or to deploy malicious softwar ...

malware Malware (a portmanteau for ''malicious software'') is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, depri ...

, malicious website, phoney emails and their attachments, and other information security attacks. MOCERT organizes relevant seminars and events to the Macao constituency on a regular basis to promote information security awareness to the Macao public. These events and their topics are altered according to the current issues facing Macao. MOCERT complements these seminars and events, with print material in the form of leaflet or booklets, to sections of the constituency that requires further awareness and guidance in information security.

External links

Macau Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination CentreMacau New Technologies Incubator CentreCERT coordination centerFIRST coordination centerAsia Pacific CERT

References

{{Reflist Organisations based in Macau Computer security organizations