Center for Internet Security, Inc.

At the Center for Internet Security (CIS), we are passionate pioneers in making the connected world a safer place for individuals, businesses, and governments. Founded in 2000, CIS is a community-driven nonprofit responsible for developing the CIS Controls® and CIS Benchmarks™, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. By leveraging the expertise of a global IT community, we provide innovative cybersecurity solutions that proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our commitment is evident in our collaborative approach, which fosters partnerships across industries and government, enhancing the collective cybersecurity posture of organizations worldwide.

CIS operates two key initiatives: the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC). These efforts deliver crucial cyber threat intelligence, incident response capabilities, and cybersecurity resources to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, all at no cost. In addition, our CIS Hardened Images® offer secure computing environments in the cloud, ensuring that organizations can deploy services safely and effectively. With over 20 years of experience, CIS is not only a pioneer but also a trusted partner in cybersecurity, continually adapting to the advancing threat landscape while delivering timely and practical solutions.