The Cyprus Research and Academic Network (CYNET) is the NREN of Cyprus that was established as an independent non-profit legal entity, by decision of the Council of Ministers, in 2000. CYNET represents Cyprus in the area of European NRENs (National Research and Educational Networks). It is a member of the National Research Educational Networks Policy Committee. CYNET constitutes the consortium of European Research and Educational Networks from 39 European countries. (GEANT). The CYNET-CSIRT team continuously enhances its cybersecurity skills on cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art techniques. It has succeeded in being involved in various security projects and creating joint efforts with other security teams. CYNET-CSIRT succeeded in becoming Full member of FIRST and Trusted Introducer Accredited.