The Council actively promotes the development and adoption of the Critical Security Controls - the measures widely acknowledged as representing the most critical steps an enterprise can take to markedly strengthen its ability to thwart attacks. An underlying theme of the Controls is support for large-scale, standards-based security automation for the management of cyber defenses
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The Council mobilizes a broad community of stakeholders to contribute their knowledge, experience and expertise to identify, validate, promote and sustain the adoption of cybersecurity best practice.
The Council is committed to the development of the cybersecurity workforce. Through the work of its expert panels, the Council seeks to develop consistency in job profiles, competency models, skills assessment and workforce management to contribute to the development of this essential workforce and support its evolution as a profession.
The Council is home to U.S. Cyber Challenge, which works with the cybersecurity community to bring accessible, compelling programs that motivate students and professionals to pursue education, development, and career opportunities in cybersecurity.
Sensible policy is required to provide well-informed guidance, constraints and incentives to drive adoption of best practices in cybersecurity and protect the interest of the broader community. The Council makes specific policy recommendations based on the collective insight of our experts.
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For Experienced Professionals
Our Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panels present opportunities for experienced professionals in cybersecurity to contribute expert insight on panels organized by focus area.
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Our Internship Program provides opportunities for college students and recent graduates in the Washington, D.C. area to contribute, connect and learn.
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Visit the U.S. Cyber Challenge, a program of the Council on CyberSecurity, to learn about the competitions and cyber camps that are helping to shape development of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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News
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Is the Sony hack corporate America’s cybersecurity wakeup call?
Tools are available for corporate leaders to do more to decrease their organization’s cyber risks, says Jane Holl Lute, president and CEO of the Council on Cybersecurity. -
North America: Time for a New Focus
Council on Foreign Relations-sponsored Independent Task Force report recommends the Critical Security Controls -
America's Critical Infrastructure Is Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks
Michael Assante, of the Council's Board of Directors, on vulnerabilities in America's critical infrastructure. -
Nevada Cybersecurity:
Enterprise Solution Reduced Incidents by 80 Percent with Critical Security Controls -
Qualys Join National Cyber Hygiene Campaign
Qualys announced it is partnering with the Center for Internet Security in support of the National Cyber Hygiene Campaign
Press Releases
- The Council on CyberSecurity Welcomes HP to Annual Membership of Security Providers to Promote Security Best Practices
- The Council on CyberSecurity Releases New Publication “Cybersecurity Workforce Handbook: A Practical Guide to Managing Your Workforce”
- 90% of SANS Survey Respondents Are Adopting, or Plan to Adopt, the Critical Security Controls
- The Council on CyberSecurity Releases 2014 Annual Report
- The Center for Internet Security and Council on CyberSecurity Launch a Nationwide Campaign for Basic Cyber Hygiene in Support of NIST Framework Adoption