Maintenance September
Maintenance and support for ECRE server: ECRE, ELENA, AIDA & EDAL websites

Maintenance October
Maintenance and support for ECRE server: ECRE, ELENA, AIDA & EDAL websites

Maintenance November
Maintenance and support for ECRE server: ECRE, ELENA, AIDA & EDAL websites

Maintenance December
Maintenance and support for ECRE server: ECRE, ELENA, AIDA & EDAL websites

Fri 13/10/2023 – Formatting the Policy Note 11: The Potential Of The EU’s Long-term Residence Directive

November Cyber Attack
In November 2023, ECRE experienced a cyber attack that targeted ECRE staff, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and our entire infrastructure.

Fortunately, we detected the attack at an early stage and took immediate action. Throughout the evening until the following morning, extensive work was conducted to restore all servers, resulting in all websites being brought back online the next day.

However, the attackers managed to regain access by planting a Trojan / password guessing software, necessitating further defensive measures.

To strengthen our security posture, I assumed control of Microsoft 365, which was previously managed by Nour. A new configuration was implemented with heightened security standards. Additionally, stringent security measures were enforced across all ECRE login portals, including mailboxes, servers, and websites.

Furthermore, a two-step verification system was deployed to prevent unauthorized access without notification, adding an extra layer of protection.

Support was extended to ECRE staff to assist them in navigating the new security configurations and ensuring seamless utilization of their accounts within the enhanced security framework.