Who is doing What in Cybersecurity ? the Tunisian experience Belhassen ZOUARI, CEO, National Agency for Computer Security, Head of Cert-Tcc, E-mail : b.zouari@ansi.tn CERT -TCC 3 Pillars of Cybersecurity The keys to success in a Cybersecurity project rely on 3 pillars : Technology ICT/Security tools, etc. Methodology Policy, procedures, regulation, etc. Social behaviour Culture of Cybersecurity CERT -TCC Technology Pillar Computer & network tools Antivirus Physical security tools Physical access control Firewall Building Security IDS IPS Actors : Security professionals (Private sector ) Users, (Private/Public companies, individuals) Data tools Availability & applications Storage Media Redundant Server Cryptography PKI e-services CERT -TCC Methodology Pillar Managerial level Security Policy Legislation level Laws & regulation texts Management procedures Law enforcement Capacity building Auditing Operational Actors : Government Security professionals (Private sector ) Users, (Private/Public companies, individuals) Access Control rules Continuity of services Implementation plans Business Continuity Plan Crisis Management Drill Exercises Monitoring, Watching & Incident handling CERT -TCC Social behaviour Pillar Cultivating the Culture of Cybersecurity - Continuous action - Diversifying media/channel materials Raising Awareness Target public : - Managers / Decision makers - Security Responsibles/Managers - Children - Parent - Teachers - Simple ICT users - Communities (NGOs) CERT -TCC Legislative Framework January 2003 : The creation of a National Agency, specialized in IT Security (The Tool for the execution of the national strategy and plan) The Introduction of Mandatory and Periodic Security audits (Pillar of our strategy) The creation of a “body of certified Auditors” in IT Security + some accompanying measures (launch of masters in IT security, …) In addition to previous Laws : • Law on Electronic Signature and e-commerce (Law N° 2000-83 ) • Law Against Cyber-Crimes (Law N° 1999-89, Art 199) • Law on consumer protection and respect of Intellectual property (Law N°1994-36) • Law on protection of Privacy and Personal data (Law n° 2004-63) 9 September 2005 : launch of Cert-Tcc (Computer Emergency Response Team / Tunisian Coordination Center) 9 May 2007: Full Member of FIRST (Forum of Incident Response Teams) CERT -TCC How are organized the Tunisian structures How is organized the Security Audit process Auditing Certified Auditors Certifying NACS Training Centers Reporting Target Compagnies Following up Encouraging CERT -TCC Watch Warning/ Alert Awareness Training Cert-Tcc Coordination Response Incident Analysis Incident Handling CERT -TCC Watch Publication of vulnerabilities, exploits, 0days Antivirus suppliers Collaboration network Collaboration program Watch professionals Collect information Trend indicators Professional community Equipments constructors CERT -TCC Information, Warning & Alert Professional community Antivirus suppliers Vulnerabilities, Internet Services Providers Managers, Decision makers exploits, 0days Web masters, Security Admin., Programmers Collaboration network Internet Community SCP Mailing List, Web Site, Call Center, Media (TV, Radio, Press) CERT -TCC Awareness Oriented campaigns + + + + + + + Decision makers Professionals Teachers Students Users Journalists Lawyers Diversified contents Prospectus Posters Radio Emission Attack Simulation Emails Cartoon Video Spot Guide CERT -TCC Incident Handling (CSIRT) CSIRT team Collaboration network •Trained Team •Technical means (Investigation) •Procedural means •Platform of incident management •Information exchange •Attack Tracking •Assistance Reporting incident System 24/7 Watch CSIRT •Email : cert-tcc@ansi.tn •Call center: 71 843200 •N° Vert : 80 100 267 •Email : incident@ansi.tn •Web : on line forms •Tel: : 71 846020 ISAC •Massive attack Detection •Critical failure Detection •Web site attack Detection Incident Analysis and handling CERT -TCC Coordination other CERTs National Reaction Plan against massive attacks regional CERTs FIRST Incident Coordination procedures Cert-Tcc Vendors Integrators ISPs & operators National Authority CERT -TCC “Know-How” In IT security Reaching a relative technological autonomy : - Supporting Training & Capacity building - Encouraging the development of national Solutions and Tools,. based on Open-source components - Improving R&D capabilities and making it more responsive to urgent needs. - Encouraging Academic Research in the Important topics of Security (cryptography, methodologies, …) CERT -TCC Thank you for your attention CERT -TCC