FIRST Events

FIRST is accepting theme suggestions for the 23rd Annual FIRST Conference in Vienna in 2011 (19:05 GMT+01)

This is a great opportunity to participate and be a part of the conference, please send your suggestions to Peter Allor at peter.allor@first.org. The theme winner will receive a complimentary registration to the 2011 conference. Suggestions are due by March 31st and the winner will be announced in April. And mark your calendars for attending the conference. The dates are June 12 to 17, 2011!

New Exhibitors for Miami 2010 (21:55 GMT+01)

FIRST would like to welcome and thank two new exhibitors to the 22nd Annual FIRST Conference – DHS National Cyber Security Division’s Control Systems Security Program (CSSP) and NetWitness. This will be their first time exhibiting at the Annual FIRST Conference.

December TC Program Updated (19:08 GMT+01)

The program for the FIRST TC in Kuala Lumpur on December 1 & 2 has been updated! Please see details at http://www.first.org/events/colloquia/dec2009/program/ Register today!

Executive games could help stem cybercrime, FIRST experts told (01:27 GMT+01)

Update from FIRST Annual Conference Kyoto - Dr Suguru Yamaguchi, member and adviser on information security at the Japanese Cabinet Office National Information Security Centre, gave the opening keynote address. For complete press release see http://www.first.org/newsroom/releases/20090630.html.

Podcast! Episode 2 now available! (19:09 GMT+01)

Interview with Jeffrey Carpenter of CERT/CC. *Please note that the Best Practices Contest Submission Due Date was extended to May 11th, 2009 after this interview was recorded.

Next World Cyber-security Contest Launched by FIRST, CERT Coordination Center (13:55 GMT+01)

Pittsburgh, PA, February, 25 2009 - The second international competition honoring best practices and advances in safeguarding the security of computer systems and networks was announced today by FIRST (the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) and the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC).

Please Welcome our New Members for 2009! (22:23 GMT+01)

Please join us in welcoming the newest FIRST members: Effective February 1st is full team member Portcullis Computer Incident Response and Forensics Team (PCIRF), UK and Liaison Members Ken Van Wyk, USA and Bernie Rosen, USA. FIRST thanks the sponsors for their efforts and we look forward to the active participation of Portcullis and continued support from Ken and Bernie!

FIRST gets record sponsor list for Kyoto Conference (18:36 GMT+01)

The world’s economic woes haven’t stopped unprecedented levels of sponsorship being pledged for the 21st Annual Conference of FIRST with six months still to go before proceedings open on June 28, 2009, in Kyoto.

IPA-CERT and ISPIRIT are the newest Full Members in FIRST, Kees Leune the latest Liaison Member (16:02 GMT+01)

Please join us in welcoming the newest FIRST members: Effective September 1st is full team member IPA-CERT, Japan and effective October 1st are full team member Barclays Information Security and Privacy Incident Response and Investigations Team (ISPIRIT), UK and Liaison Member Kees Leune, USA. FIRST thanks the sponsors for their efforts and look forward to the active participation of the new members!

FIRST to learn know-how from Japan's recoveries (16:33 GMT+01)

The lessons Japan can teach the world about disaster recovery will be a top theme for delegates from FIRST, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, when they meet for their 21st annual conference in Kyoto next year.

FIRST told of Chinese PC hijack explosion (06:23 GMT+01)

The number of innocent individuals in China whose personal computers were hijacked by criminals rose by a staggering 2125 per cent between 2006 and 2007, delegates were told here today at the 20th annual conference of FIRST, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams.

FIRST moves to bring cyber crime fighters together (21:53 GMT+01)

A new initiative to ease tensions between law enforcers and internet security experts was launched here today at the 20th annual conference of FIRST, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams.

March 2008 Technical Colloquium latest program released (16:00 GMT+01)

Now the latest program agenda of Joint Workshop on Security, and FIRST Technical Colloquium 2008 in Tokyo has been updated and published. We are looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible in one of the best season of the year in Tokyo, Japan!

CERT/CC Joins the FIRST Conference Sponsorship Team as a Platinum Best Practices Sponsor (23:00 GMT+01)

The CERT(R) Coordination Center, the world's first computer security incident response team, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008. While the CERT/CC continues to respond to major security incidents and analyze software vulnerabilities and malicious code, it has evolved in response to the changing internet environment. The CERT/CC is now part of the larger CERT Program, which takes a comprehensive approach to resisting and limiting the impact of network attacks. FIRST gratefully acknowledges the support of CERT/CC and all of its sponsors.

The 3rd Annual Joint TF-CSIRT and FIRST TC kicked off in Prague (19:04 GMT+01)

A total of 123 registrants from 28 different countries came together for the 23rd TF-CSIRT meeting on today. 66 different FIRST teams and TERENA members were able to participate in this event hosted by Sun Microsystems. The FIRST/TF-CSIRT Seminar will continue on Tuesday.

Google has returned to the sponsorship team! (17:59 GMT+01)

Google, a sponsor since Ottawa 2003 has returned to the sponsorship team! FIRST greatly appreciates Google's continuing support!

New additions to the Conference Sponsorship Team (19:33 GMT+01)

FIRST.org is excited to announce that Microsoft has come aboard the 2008 Conference Sponsorship Team at the Platinum level. Q-CERT also returns aboard the Team at Gold level. Our thanks to all of the sponsors for their valuable support!

Call for Participation and instructors at FIRST and TERENA/TF-CSIRT joint event in Prague (13:40 GMT+01)

Instructors are requested for hands-on exercises or demos at January 2008 FIRST Technical Colloquium, together with TF-CSIRT Meeting at Prague, Czech Republic, hosted by Sun Microsystems. Participation is also expected -- FIRST Members can register online to attend to the event.

20th Annual FIRST Conference Sponsorship Team (21:50 GMT+01)

Sun Microsystems was the first to join the 2008 Sponsorship Team this year. For the 6th year in a row, Cisco Systems is returning as our Network Sponsor. Hitachi, a sponsor since 2005, is also back again. BFK sponsored for the first time in Spain and they are returning again in Vancouver. FIRST gratefully acknowledges the support of all of its sponsors. Help FIRST celebrate its 20th Anniversary in Vancouver this year. Join the Sponsorship Team today.

Register now for October TC and Security Workshop in Lima, Peru (02:46 GMT+01)

Hosted by TERIS – Telefonica del Peru CSIRT from 13-18 October 2007 at Lima Swiss Hotel, Peru. More information about the program and location are available at FIRST website. FIRST Members may register online to attend to the event.

Register now for August TC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (20:00 GMT+01)

Hosted by MyCERT/CyberSecurity from 22-24 August 2007 at Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More information about the program and location are available at FIRST website. FIRST Members may register online to attend to the event.

19th Annual FIRST Conference presentations released (23:00 GMT+01)

Presentations and papers of the Seville conference, the most well-attended and well-received, with 467 delegates from 49 countries, are now available for download. Our thanks to all presenters and program committee for their amazing job.

Crossing Borders: Towards the Globalization of Security (18:30 GMT+01)

Debate the challenges of transnational ethics and safety and learn how to transform yourself technically, politically, legally and efficiently into a truly global force for Internet security at the 20th Annual FIRST Conference in Vancouver, Canada.

Next Asian-Pacific and Latin American Technical Colloquia announced (17:10 GMT+01)

The 2007 August TC will be hosted by MyCERT/CyberSecurity Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the October TC in Lima, Peru, hosted by TERIS (Telefonica del Peru CSIRT). FIRST Members participation is expected on plenary sessions and hands-on courses.

FIRST Conference Launches to Record Numbers (11:00 GMT+01)

The 19th annual FIRST conference got under way today [Wednesday, June 20] in Seville, Spain, with a record 467 delegates from 49 countries – a 34 per cent increase on last year.

A Secure Network for Security Experts (21:00 GMT+01)

Portable Security System from Cisco Will Protect Global Conference Network

Patchlink returns to FIRST as a Bronze sponsor. Welcome back Patchlink (21:49 GMT+01)

We would also like to welcome BorderWare as a new sponsor this year. Our thanks to all of our current sponsors for their valuable support. There are still sponsorship opportunities available, please visit the Conference Sponsorship web page.

ENISA becomes Gold Sponsor (20:25 GMT+01)

The European Network and Information Security Agency has joined the FIRST Sponsorship Team. With this step the Agency wants to affirm its support for the FIRST as a premier organisation and recognised global leader in incident response.

New vendor demonstrations for 2007 FIRST Conference in Seville

Matta, who joins the FIRST Sponsorship Team this year, will participate at the Vendor Booths and Beer 'n Gear, along with other sponsors. There are still sponsorship opportunities available, please visit the Conference Sponsorship web page.

CERT/CC sets the pace for 2007 sponsorship (18:48 GMT+01)

CERT/CC was the first to come in with sponsorship this year and they did so with a splash at the Platinum level. Also joining FIRST and the FIRST Sponsorship Team at the Silver level is Q-CERT from Qatar.

BT takes the Diamond! (19:00 GMT+01)

British Telecom, a member of the Sponsorship Team since 1998, is back as the top sponsor. Joining BT are four NEW additions –Telefónica, INTECO, Endeavor and BFK– and new levels for IBM ISS, Assuria and E-Secure-IT. Our thanks to all of the sponsors.

Spanish companies show support for the 2007 FIRST Conference in Seville (20:00 GMT+01)

RedIris, La Caixa and Panda Software are now sponsoring our conference. Our thanks to all of our current sponsors for their valuable support. There are still sponsorship opportunities available, please visit the Conference Sponsorship web page.

19th FIRST Annual Conference program schedule released (17:00 GMT+01)

Details on the conference program are available now. Preview the schedule on-line or download the printable pdf version, and register now for this unique event in Seville, Spain!

Register now for April TC in Doha, Qatar (21:00 GMT+01)

Hosted by Q-CERT from 12-16 April 2007, this TC marks the inaugural FIRST event in the Middle East region. More information about the program and location are available at FIRST website. FIRST Members may register online to attend to the event

New sponsor for the 2007 FIRST Conference in Seville! (01:54 GMT+01)

Juniper Networks joins the FIRST Sponsorship Team this year. Our thanks to all of our current sponsors for their valuable support. There are still sponsorship opportunities available, please visit the Conference Sponsorship web page.

March 2007 FIRST TC final program was released (19:55 GMT+01)

This Colloquium will be a joint event between FIRST and GFIRST during 1-2 March 2007. FIRST Members may register online via the FIRST website to attend to the event. Register now!

Three new sponsors for the 2007 FIRST Conference in Seville! (18:25 GMT+01)

Hitachi, Assuria and Sun Microsystems are now sponsoring our conference. Our thanks to all of our current sponsors for their valuable support. There are still sponsorship opportunities available, please visit the Conference Sponsorship web page.

Four new sponsors for the 2007 FIRST Conference in Seville! (19:26 GMT+01)

Google, KrCERT/CC, Cisco and Cymru are now sponsoring our conference. Our thanks to all of our current sponsors for their valuable support. There are still sponsorship opportunities available, please visit the Conference Sponsorship web page.

Register now for January TC in Budapest, Hungary (17:40 GMT+01)

This Colloquium will be a joint event between FIRST and the TF-CSIRT from 29-31 January 2007, in Budapest (HU). FIRST Members may register online via the FIRST website to attend to the event.

Happy Computer Security Day (21:00 GMT+01)

This week several organizations around the world have celebrated the Computer Security Day (CSD) to raise the awareness of computer security issues. See how you can remind people to protect their computers and information

October Technical Colloquium program available (15:40 GMT+01)

Plenary Sessions, Security Workshop and FIRST/TRANSITS Course program are available on FIRST website. The TC will be held in October 7-12th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Sponsorship opportunities for the 19th Annual FIRST Conference (15:31 GMT+01)

Sponsorship at FIRST Conferences opens to the doors to gain focused access to a highly influential group of IT Security practitioners and Computer Security Incident Response Experts from around the globe.

Register now for October TC in Rio de janeiro (21:27 GMT+01)

October 2006 Technical Colloquia website is now available. FIRST Members may register online to attend to the event, from 07-12 October, in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Register now for September TC in Seoul (23:15 GMT+01)

September 2006 Technical Colloquia website is now available. FIRST Members may register online to attend to the event, from 25-27 September, in Seoul (KO)

2006 Conference presentations are now available to FIRST Members (12:00 GMT+01)

FIRST Members may access the available presentations slides and papers on the Members-only website

Law Enforcers and CSIRTs Meet in New Global Cybercrime Counter-Attack (23:28 GMT+01)

In a new global initiative against cybercrime the G8 Lyon High-Tech crime group will this month bring together Law Enforcement (LE) agents and Computer Security Incident Response teams (CSIRTs) at an international conference in Baltimore, USA

CERT - Law Enforcement Joint Workshop program available (23:10 GMT+01)

A great opportunity for your team to hear experiences, war stories, and to identify the gaps and difficulties, and then find ways for effective collaboration.

Corporate Executive Programme's Global Risk Index Takes Center Stage Today at Gleneagles, Scotland (06:32 GMT+01)

Operating under the auspices of FIRST, the CEP takes a cross functional approach to risk management by seeking to bridge the gap between the technical and business areas of global companies.

FIRST successfully reached a new region with TRANSITS (22:52 GMT+01)

During May 5-10, FIRST and TERENA have successfully organized the first TRANSITS security course in the middle-east region, with the support from ETISALAT-CERT, our FIRST member in United Arab Emirates. Additional information will be provided soon.

2006 Conference program schedule updated (23:00 GMT+01)

The full program is up to date, including presentation abstracts, authors and presenters biographies.

Last day for Early Registration to the 18th Annual Conference

This is the last opportunity to have a $300 discount for the Baltimore Conference. Early Registration ends on April 25th 18h00 GMT+1

Check the latest updates of FIRST website (18:00 GMT+01)

The content updates on FIRST website are now listed on What's new section, available in HTML and RSS