Cybersecurity institutions

Information Technology Security Incident Response Institution of the Republic of Latvia (CERT.LV), which is integrated into Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia and reporting directly to the Ministry of Defence according to the Law on the Security of Information Technologies, is the centre responsible for strengthening IT security. Critical IT infrastructure is monitored and coordinated by the Constitution Protection Bureau, whereas Military Computer Emergency Readiness Team or MilCERT takes care of the IT security of defence information systems. The Cyber Defence and Electromagnetic Warfare Battalion of the National Guard provides support in crisis or threat situations, helping to prevent IT security incidents and mitigate their consequences in cyberspace.