"CERT" is a registered trademark owned by Carnegie Mellon
University. Computer security incident response teams (CSIRTs) that
share our commitment to improving the security of networks connected
to the Internet may apply for authorization to use the
"CERT" mark in their names.
Interested CSIRTs must complete and submit a qualification form. To
obtain a form, email a request to permission@sei.cmu.edu.
We have created a graphic that authorized CSIRTs can add to their
web sites1. This graphic provies a visual
indication that the CSIRT is part of a network of teams that provide
similar services. The graphic indicates that the CSIRT is licensed to
use "CERT" in its name; it does not indicate that we endorse or
recommend any of the content or services on these sites.
CSIRTs that have been approved to use "CERT" include the
following:
