FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards
The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) is the global organisation of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs). FIRST has 700+ member teams across 107 countries. Key frameworks include: FIRST CSIRT Services Framework 2.1 (defines 42 services across 5 areas), SIM3 (Security Incident Management Maturity Model), FIRST PSIRT Services Framework (for product vendors), and Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) 2.0 for information sharing. FIRST also maintains the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS). FIRST standards are the basis for CSIRT establishment and maturity assessment worldwide.
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Framework Domains (5)
Service Area 1: Information Security Event Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FIRST-SA1.1 | Monitoring and Detection |
| FIRST-SA1.2 | Event Collection and Analysis |
| FIRST-SA1.3 | Event Reporting |
Service Area 2: Information Security Incident Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FIRST-SA2.1 | Incident Report Acceptance |
| FIRST-SA2.2 | Incident Analysis |
| FIRST-SA2.3 | Incident Coordination |
| FIRST-SA2.4 | Incident Response Support |
| FIRST-SA2.5 | Crisis Management Support |
Service Area 3: Vulnerability Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FIRST-SA3.1 | Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis |
| FIRST-SA3.2 | Vulnerability Reporting |
| FIRST-SA3.3 | Vulnerability Response Coordination |
Service Area 4: Situational Awareness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FIRST-SA4.1 | Data Acquisition and Collection |
| FIRST-SA4.2 | Analysis and Synthesis |
| FIRST-SA4.3 | Communication and Dissemination |
Service Area 5: Knowledge Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FIRST-SA5.1 | Awareness Building |
| FIRST-SA5.2 | Training and Education |
| FIRST-SA5.3 | Exercises and Drills |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards?
FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards is a compliance framework from International (FIRST — 107 countries) with 5 domains and 17 controls. The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) is the global organisation of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs). FIRST has 700+ member teams across 107 countries. Key frameworks include: FIRST CSIRT Services Framework 2.1 (defines 42 services across 5 areas), SIM3 (Security Incident Management Maturity Model), FIRST PSIRT Services Framework (for product vendors), and Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) 2.0 for information sharing. FIRST also maintains the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS). FIRST standards are the basis for CSIRT establishment and maturity assessment worldwide. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards have?
FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards has 17 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Service Area 2: Information Security Incident Management (5 controls), Service Area 1: Information Security Event Management (3 controls), Service Area 3: Vulnerability Management (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards map to?
FIRST CSIRT Services Framework and Standards maps to 366 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) (29% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (29% coverage), CSA CCM v4 (29% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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