Mission, vision and values

Mission

The mission of CSIRT-CAN is to provide preventive and reactive support in matters related to information and communication technologies (ICT) security in the Canary Islands. We act as an organization committed to the protection of critical infrastructures and strategic operators, offering a quick, efficient, and free response to cybersecurity incidents. Our goal is to strengthen digital security in the region and promote a cybersecurity culture for all our members.

Through prevention, detection, analysis, and response to computer security incidents, CSIRT-CAN is committed to:

Safeguarding the digital assets and sensitive information of the Canary Islands' public administrations.
Promoting a proactive cybersecurity culture through continuous training and user awareness.
Closely collaborating with other institutions and organizations to share threat intelligence and best practices.
Innovating and continuously improving its capabilities and services to tackle emerging cyber challenges.

Vision

To be the leading reference in cybersecurity for the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands, recognized for excellence in protecting critical infrastructures and providing effective responses to security incidents. We aspire to:

Lead innovation in cybersecurity by adopting and developing advanced technologies to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.
Foster close collaboration with public and private entities, creating a strong network for information exchange and best practices.
Promote a cybersecurity culture across the region by educating and raising awareness among citizens, businesses, and public administrations on the importance of digital security.
Ensure the resilience of essential services, guaranteeing operational continuity and the protection of sensitive data.
Be a model of transparency and trust by providing high-quality cybersecurity services and maintaining a constant commitment to continuous improvement.

Values

Commitment: We are dedicated to protecting the digital security of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands with a constant focus on excellence and continuous improvement.
Collaboration: We encourage cooperation and the exchange of information with public and private entities to strengthen cybersecurity across the region.
Innovation: We adopt and develop advanced technologies to anticipate and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
Transparency: We act with integrity and clarity in all our activities, maintaining the trust of our members and the community.
Proactivity: We stay ahead of threats through constant vigilance and the implementation of preventive measures.
Resilience: We work to ensure operational continuity and the protection of sensitive data, making sure our critical infrastructures can withstand and recover from security incidents.
Education: We promote a cybersecurity culture through training and awareness, empowering citizens, businesses, and administrations to adopt secure practices.