Line, Maria B.Røstad, LillianGöbel, OliverSchadt, DirkFrings, SandraHase, HardoGünther, DetlefNedon, Jens2019-06-042019-06-042006978-3-88579-191-1https://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/23460The Centre for Information Security; a national centre of competence; was initiated to reduce the overall vulnerability related to ICT systems in Norway. The trial period ran from 2002-2005, and the centre is now permanently established. This paper presents the centre as it was operated during the trial period. The main activities performed are described, together with experiences and learning made. Recommendations to similar initiatives to be established are provided.enText/Conference Paper1617-5468