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with the international standards and
principles. The strategic directions
in this area are outlined in the Cyber
Security Strategy 2013-2017.
In accordance with the task to facilitate early detection of cyber threats
and incidents and adequately react
and respond to them, the Main office for the computer and security
incidents protection on the Internet
(CIRT) is established as an organizational unit within the Ministry for
Information Society and Telecommunications. CIRT is a central body
for coordination of prevention and
protection against the computer security incidents on the Internet and
other information systems security
risks for Montenegro.
CIRT, in line with its responsibilities,
acts:
• Preventive - providing useful
information and advice on
Internet safety.
• Reactive – analyzing and performing detailed investigations in the case of Internet incidents at the national level.
In accordance with the recommendations of the EU, national CIRT has
the function of the national contact
address in the field of cyber security,
and also acts as a coordinating body
at the national level.
In addition, Montenegrin national
CIRT conducts activities aimed at
establishing and enhancing partnerships both at the national and at the
international level, for the purpose
of better and more efficient fight against cybercrime and cyber threats.
The computer systems and users in
Montenegro are exposed to the most
of the cyber threats and attacks that
affect the rest of the world.
In 2015, there was an increase in
the number of applications to 132,
which was tripled compared to
2014. The attacks on the information infrastructure were registered,
as well as the attacks on the Internet
provider services, taking control of
several websites of the Montenegrin
institutions, as well as the banking
sector. Also, it was noted that the
attackers took control of the user
profiles of the Montenegrin citizens
on social networks and wrote inappropriate content on behalf of those users.
National CIRT currently employs 4
people. In accordance with the Cyber Security Strategy of Montenegro
2013-2017, 29 local CIRTs were formed.
Strategic development tools
After its formation, the National Council on Cyber Security will have the
authority to discuss relevant issues
concerning cyber security. The coordination in this sense will contribute