RENU-CERT

RENU - Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)

We co-ordinate and assist Research and Education member institutions to implement proactive services to reduce the risk of computer security incidents, as well as respond to such incidents as they occur.

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About RENU-CERT

The RENU-Computer Emergency Response Team (RENU-CERT) section was established in 2016 and became officially available to RENU member institutions in 2018.

Its main purpose is to handle security incidents of the institutions connected to the RENU network. The RENU-CERT co-ordinates security incidents on behalf of its constituency and has no authority reaching further than that.

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Why Choose Us

Dedicated Support for Research and Education Community

RENU-CERT serves Uganda’s research and education institutions, providing tailored cybersecurity solutions to ensure a secure environment for collaboration and efficient incident response.

Comprehensive Incident Response and Proactive Services

RENU-CERT offers reactive services like incident handling and proactive measures such as vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to mitigate risks and enhance security.

Trusted Communication and Encryption Standards

Utilizes secure communication methods, including PGP encryption for sensitive data, and follows the Traffic Light Protocol to ensure trusted and secure information sharing.

Strong Affiliations and Network Authority

Affiliated with national and regional CERTs (e.g., UgCERT, AfricaCERT) and has authority to perform network traffic filtering, monitoring, and vulnerability assessments across RENU’s constituency.

Our Services

Incident Handling

Incident handling involves receiving, triaging, and responding to requests and reports, and analyzing incidents and events.
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Information Dissemination

This service provides RENU with a comprehensive and easy-to-find collection of useful information that aids in improving security.
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Filtering Services

This service involves filtering harmful traffic sent over various applications and protocols, used by RENU constituent.
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Our Team

Daniel Kawuma

Head of Department, Systems and Software

Isaac Newton Wobomba

Cybersecurity Engineer

Trevor Baron Omudu

Cybersecurity Engineer

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