Center for Internet Security (CIS)

Security best practices combines both the Security benchmarks and critical Security controls programs. The Security benchmarks program helps organizations improve their it Security posture by reducing risks resulting from inadequate technical Security controls. To accomplish this, the Security benchmarks program facilitates the consensus-based development of: (1) best practice standards for Security configuration, (2) tools for measuring information Security status, and (3) resources for making informed Security investment decisions. The critical Security controls program is a recommended set of actions for cyber defense that provide specific and actionable ways to thwart the most pervasive attacks. They are a relatively short list of high-priority, highly effective defensive actions that provide a "must do, do first" starting point for every enterprise seeking to improve their cyber defense.

The cis services program offers services to all state, local, territorial, and tribal entities and public authorities to improve their overall cyber and election Security. These services include scanning, Security assessments, phishing exercises, and other cyber Security related services.

The mission of the ms-isac is to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of the nation's state, local, territorial, and tribal governments through focused cyber threat prevention, protection, response and recovery. The mission of the ei-isac is to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of sltt election offices, through collaboration and information sharing among members, the u.s. department of homeland Security (dhs) and other federal partners, and private sector partners are the keys to success.

Humanitarian isac: (cis is providing consulting services). Humanitarian isac drives efficiency, reach, and digital impact for cybersecurity in nonprofits. A force multiplier for cybersecurity and digital protection in global humanitarian and conservation nonprofits so they can better protect those that they serve.

Alan paller laureate: the alan paller laureate program is intended to empower u.s.-based nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals who are focused on improving cybersecurity by: making cybersecurity controls demonstrably more effective, simpler, and more automated; developing and equipping highly skilled cyber experts and improving the teaching of cyber defense at every level.

Countering hybrid threats: the cis program for countering hybrid threats is a cis-funded and operated initiative, in partnership with industry, community-based organizations, and law enforcement, with the mission of researching and better understanding how terrorist organizations, criminal organizations, and foreign governments facilitate, plan, inform or incite violence and other illegal activity using internet-based communications tools

The workforce development program was borne out of an unprecedented demand for highly-skilled practitioners capable of building Security into new and existing networks, assessing Security on a real time basis as new vulnerabilities are identified and disclosed, and acting as front-line cyber defenders across various industries and government agencies. The Center seeks to develop assessment instruments to reliably predict future performance and aptitude for cybersecurity jobs, supporting both the growth of the workforce and its ability to deliver positive results.

With the increasing industry shift to electronic health records and other digital technologies, cybersecurity has become a strategic priority for the healthcare industry. Cyber-attacks against hospitals and other healthcare facilities can put patient safety at risk by locking critical systems and records. In some cases, these attacks can result in patient care being delayed or cancelled. During the covid-19 pandemic, ransomware has emerged as the largest cyber threat facing healthcare facilities, resulting in data theft and the disruption of healthcare services. The Center for Internet Security (cis) offers malicious domain blocking and reporting (mdbr) service at no-cost to all public and private hospitals and related healthcare organizations in the united states. This service provides an additional layer of cybersecurity protection that is proven, effective, and easy to deploy.

Miscellaneous other programs