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KNUST CSIRT
Empowering KNUST with world-class information security and assurance solutions.
Whilst the CSIRT team will be primarily responsible for event logging, investigating, triaging and resolution, the SOC team will deal with post-incident activities, Internal communications, Public relations and Legal matters.
The teams will report directly to the Deputy Director, Information Security and Technology Assurance (ISTAD), who will also report to the Director, University Information Technology Services (UITS). The Deputy Director, ISTAD, is authorised to lead the teams and coordinate their activities.
KNUST CSIRT CONSTITUENCY
The Constituency of the KNUST CSIRT includes:
- Staff
- Students
- Prospective Students
- KNUST Alumni
- Suppliers & Visitors (Guests)
- Departments & Third-Party Vendors
- Institutional Partners
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KNUST CSIRT Scope
The Scope of the KNUST CSIRT includes:
Publishing CSIRT Policies and Procedures
The Policies and Procedures relative to the KNUST CSIRT are enshrined in the KNUST ICT policy and additional information on the Website of University Information and Technology Services for our constituents. This is published at www.uits.knust.edu.gh/istad. However, please note that, notwithstanding the above, KNUST CSIRT services will be provided for on-site systems only.Relationships Between Different CSIRTs
CSIRTS do not work in isolation. In this regard the KNUST CSIRTS shall work with the zonal/sectoral and national CSIRTS. These include the Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET), West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) and Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) CSIRTS.Establishing Secure Communications
For effective and secure communication with our constituents to ensure data Confidentiality, Integrity and Authenticity, KNUST CSIRT shall work through channels like WhatsApp, secure web portal, email and phone calls.Contact Information
Get in touch with the KNUST CSIRT for incident reporting and inquiries.
Name of the CSIRT
KNUST CSIRT: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Computer Security Incident Response TeamMailing (Physical) Address
KNUST CSIRT: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University Information Technology Services (UITS)PMB
Kumasi
Time Zone:
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) throughout the year: GMT (UTC +0)Telephone Numbers:
Electronic Mail Address:
csirt@knust.edu.gh:The preferred method for contacting the KNUST CSIRT is via e-mail at csirt@knust.edu.gh; e-mail sent to this address will get to the personnel on duty, or be automatically forwarded to the appropriate backup person, immediately. If you require urgent assistance, put "urgent" in your subject line. If it is not possible (or not advisable for security reasons) to use e-mail, the KNUST CSIRT can be reached by telephone during regular office hours. Telephone messages are checked less often than e-mail. If possible, when submitting your report, use the form mentioned on the website uits.knust.edu.gh/istad to report incidents.
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Mr. Phanuel S.K. Asense
SOC Tier 3 Analyst
Cybersecurity Tier 3 Analyst with 18+ years in digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, system analysis, computer programming, and network security.
Mr. Stephen K. Osei
SOC Tier 3 Analyst
Expertise in threat intelligence, risk assessment, incident response and digital forensics. Experience in IT security audits, computer networks, software engineering, staff training and compliance with data protection laws.
Mr. Papa Kwesi Quansah
SOC Tier 2 Analyst
SOC Analyst skilled in threat detection, threat hunting, incident response, and SIEM monitoring. Focused on protecting systems and responding swiftly to cyber threats.
Mr. Emmanuel O. Nyarko
SOC Tier 2 Analyst
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Expert in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and SOC operations.
Mr. Akwasi B. Sarkodie
SOC Tier 1 Analyst
Threat identification, incident response and network security monitoring are my areas of expertise.
Crystal A. Amankwaah
SOC Tier 1 Analyst
Dedicated SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in real-time security monitoring, alarm triage, and incident response using threat intelligence platforms.
Marian Manu Boafo
SOC Tier 1 Analyst
Incident response, SIEM monitoring, Network Security Monitoring
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