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SIGOV-CERT is the incident response center for information systems within government bodies. It operates under the Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Information Security. The center is responsible for receiving and addressing cyber incidents occurring in government agencies that manage information systems and network segments or provide information services essential for the uninterrupted functioning of the state or for ensuring national security.

SIGOV-CERT serves as the contact point for reporting incidents by obligated entities under the Information Security Act (ZInfV) and provides methodological assistance in addressing and resolving cyber incidents. Since 2024, SIGOV-CERT has been accredited as part of the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) TF-CSIRT Trusted Introducer, which fosters trust, collaboration, and information exchange among CSIRT teams across Europe, contributing to a higher level of cybersecurity. Additionally, SIGOV-CERT is a member of the CSIRT network of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

Responsibilities of SIGOV-CERT

SIGOV-CERT performs legally mandated tasks for CSIRT within government bodies, as well as the following duties:

  • receives, addresses, and evaluates incident reports from obligated entities, while documenting, storing, and safeguarding this data,
  • provides methodological support, assistance, and collaboration to entities during incidents,
  • collaborates with the national CSIRT and the relevant national authority, offering information on its activities under this law securely and upon request,
  • issues alerts regarding risks and vulnerabilities in the area of information security for government bodies.

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Date: 18. 1. 2024
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User ID: SIGOV-CERT <cert{at}gov.si>

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