The core CSIRT-CY objectives are:
- Response and coordination with Critical Information Infrastructure administrators, banks and ISPs to ensure the existence of (at least) a minimum level of security, by implementing proactive and reactive security services to reduce the risks of network information and cyber security incidents.
- Awareness in the field of information security.
- Cooperation with European and international Computer Security Incident Response Teams.
- Representing the Republic of Cyprus in the field of Cyber-security as part of the, soon to be established, DES Authority.