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Government agencies

1. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): CISA is the lead federal agency for cybersecurity and national coordinator for critical infrastructure security. It works with government and industry partners to manage cyber and physical risks.
2. National Security Agency (NSA): The NSA is the primary provider of foreign signals intelligence and cybersecurity services for the Department of Defense. It is known for its advanced technical capabilities and threat intelligence.
3. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): The FBI investigates major cybercrimes and works with its inter-agency partners to disrupt malicious cyber activities, including those sponsored by foreign nations.
4. U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM): As a component of the Department of Defense, USCYBERCOM is responsible for protecting military networks and conducting cyber operations.
5. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): NIST develops standards and guidelines, like its Cybersecurity Framework, to help government agencies and businesses manage their cybersecurity risks.
6. U.S. Secret Service (USSS): The Secret Service focuses on investigating cyber-enabled financial crimes and attacks against the nation’s financial infrastructure.
7. Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD): Located within the Executive Office of the President, the ONCD coordinates cybersecurity policy and strategy across the federal government. 

Non-profit organizations

1. SANS Institute: A global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, the SANS Institute trains security professionals and provides actionable threat intelligence.
2. Center for Internet Security (CIS): This non-profit is focused on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of public and private sector entities through consensus-based best practices, such as its CIS Controls and Benchmarks.
3. Cloud Security Alliance (CSA): The CSA is dedicated to defining best practices and raising awareness for secure cloud computing.
4. OWASP (Open Worldwide Application Security Project): OWASP is an open community that produces articles, methodologies, documentation, and tools for application security.
5. Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA): The CTA is a group of leading cybersecurity providers who share threat intelligence to improve defenses against advanced attacks.
6. ISACA: As a global non-profit, ISACA provides knowledge, practices, and certifications for information systems and cybersecurity professionals.
7. National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA): The NCA creates and implements education and awareness campaigns to help empower internet users to stay safe online.
8. National Cyber-Forensics & Training Alliance (NCFTA): This organization partners with law enforcement, academia, and the private sector to identify, mitigate, and neutralize cybercrime threats. 

Companies

1. Palo Alto Networks: A leader in next-generation firewalls and cloud-based security, known for its AI-driven threat detection.
2. CrowdStrike: Specializes in endpoint security, threat intelligence, and incident response via its Falcon platform.
3. Fortinet: A top provider of network security, including its widely used FortiGate firewalls.
4. Microsoft: Offers a comprehensive suite of security products and services, including its Microsoft Defender and Sentinel solutions.
5. Cisco: A major player in networking hardware and cybersecurity, offering firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
6. Zscaler: Focuses on cloud security and Zero Trust access solutions, securing traffic for enterprises.
7. IBM Security: Provides enterprise security solutions, including threat management, identity and access management, and consulting services.
8. Rapid7: Offers a wide variety of solutions for vulnerability management, incident detection, and response.
9. Check Point Software: Known for its firewall and network security products, offering advanced threat prevention.
10. Okta: Specializes in identity and access management solutions, securing user authentication for employees and customers.
11. Trend Micro: A prominent provider of cloud, network, and endpoint security solutions powered by AI.
12. Tenable, Inc.: Known for its vulnerability management platforms, helping organizations identify and prioritize security flaws.
13. CyberArk: A leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity security solutions.
14. KnowBe4: A platform for managing human cyber risk through security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks.
15. Trellix: Created from the merger of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye, Trellix provides extended detection and response (XDR) 

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