#FIRSTCON 2026

FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) is an international not-for-profit association of trusted Computer Security and Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), Product Security Incident Response Teams (PSIRTs), and independent security researchers from the public, private, and academic sectors. Since its founding in 1990, FIRST has fostered global cooperation and coordination in incident prevention, rapid response, and information sharing. With over 800 member teams representing more than 100 countries, FIRST plays a vital role in strengthening the global cybersecurity ecosystem. FIRST provides access to best practices, tools, and trusted communication channels that empower the incident response community.