The University of Cape Town Computer Security Incident Response Team (UCT CSIRT) is responsible for coordinating and responding to cybersecurity incidents affecting the UCT community. Operating within the Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) department, the team provides incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity advisory services to help protect UCT’s digital environment. 

The UCT CSIRT serves UCT staff, students, and approved affiliates, and works to strengthen the University’s overall cyber resilience through prevention, detection, response, and awareness.

FIRST membership

UCT became the first higher education institution in Africa to become a full member of FIRST, which is recognised as a global leader in incident response and security teams. View the UCT CSIRT's FIRST profile to find out more.