Summary
Top cybersecurity nonprofits include the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) for digital rights and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) for awareness and education.
Other key organizations are the Center for Internet Security (CIS), which focuses on public and private sector readiness, and the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), which works to reduce cyber risk globally.
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Nonprofits focusing on education and awareness
- Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): Advocates for digital privacy, free speech, and other civil liberties online.
- National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA): Promotes cybersecurity awareness and education to the public and businesses.
- National Cybersecurity Society: Focuses on providing cybersecurity education, awareness, and advocacy specifically for small businesses.
- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS): Promotes the recruitment and retention of women in the cybersecurity field.
Nonprofits focusing on security infrastructure and best practices
- Center for Internet Security (CIS): Enhances the cybersecurity readiness and response of public and private entities through security best practices and controls.
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA): Works to define and promote best practices for secure cloud computing environments.
- Global Cyber Alliance (GCA): Aims to make the internet a safer place by deploying tools, services, and programs to reduce cyber risk.
- Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST): An organization for computer security incident response teams (CSIRTs) and security professionals.
Nonprofits providing direct support and legal aid
- The Cyber Helpline: Offers free, expert help for victims of cybercrime and online harm.
- Security Research Legal Defense Fund: Provides funding for legal representation for individuals facing legal issues due to good-faith security research and vulnerability disclosure.
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