CERT --- The duties and task of a CERT are very simple and text book:

tasks and goals The main tasks of CERT include, among other things:

Creation and publication of preventive recommendations for action to avoid damage, References to weak points in hardware and software products, Propose measures to remedy known security vulnerabilities, Warning or alerting in the event of particular threats (related to information technology) and Recommend reactive measures to limit or eliminate damage. It may also include (this is a ressource question and can vary from country to country)

24-hour on-call service Operation of a situation center, Analysis of incoming incident reports, Creation of recommendations derived therefrom, Operation of a warning and information service and Active alerting of the federal administration in the event of acute threats.

Source author: Stefanie Frey stefanie.frey@deutor.de