Computer Emergency Response Team of Latvia

CERT.lv, also known as the Computer Emergency Response Team of Latvia, is the national computer emergency response team headquartered in Latvia. Its core mission is to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting Latvian government agencies, critical infrastructure, private enterprises, and citizens. The team issues security advisories, publishes indicators of compromise, and provides guidance on mitigation and best practices. It coordinates incident response efforts domestically and liaises with international CERT communities to share threat intelligence. In addition, CERT.lv handles vulnerability reports and supports organizations in strengthening their cyber resilience.

While specific figures regarding staff size or budget are not disclosed in the available sources, the organization’s role as the national CERT positions it as a central authority for cybersecurity coordination within Latvia. A notable public activity occurred on May 23, 2022, when CERT.lv communicated via its official Twitter account, demonstrating its engagement with the public and stakeholders. The tweet represents one of the team’s public communications. The team’s distinguishing attributes include its mandate to serve as the country’s single point of contact for cybersecurity incidents and its operational focus on safeguarding Latvia’s digital environment. These functions are carried out under the auspices of the Latvian state, reflecting its governmental mandate and public‑service orientation.