Eicar.org Website Review

Established in 1991 as the European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research (EICAR) we have a long track record in the fields of science, research, development, implementation and management. We represent different stakeholder groups such as Universities, recognized experts, governmental bodies and vendors who do provide neutral and independent advice – always through the lense and within the interest of the enhance computer-, network- and telecommunication-security. The members are all key players in the focused topic. The goal is to develop best practice scenarios and guidelines with the efforts of a bundled Know-how-pool. EICAR is supporting all kinds of initiatives in terms of technical solutions or preventive measures against writing and proliferation of malicious code like computer viruses or Trojan Horses, and against computer crime, fraud and the misuse of computers or networks, The institute is dealing with all kind of TECHNICAL, ORGANISATIONAL, LEGAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL aspects IN THE CONTEXT OF IT-SECURITY. EICAR is bundling expert know-how from leading scientists and academics as well as recognized researchers, do provide a lot of benefits to our members. Our organizational model is unique as it is based on voluntary contribution. However you could elaborate various helpful outcomes that you would gain from a EICAR membership. EICAR is always actively involved in various projects. We also take initiative and lead projects that have an influence on regulations, the society as a whole or the industry. These are the four projects we are currently working on. The purpose of the EICAR LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD is to contribute to a better understanding of the problems involved in mastering information technology and their impacts on criminality and to propose elements of solution for individuals, organisations and society as a whole. This is the working group of systems administrators and other security experts of greater corporations. Group members, vendors and