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Industry Associations and Organizations

Overview

The following information security-related organizations and associations provide best practices, standards, and training opportunities to government and private industry.

• SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security (SANS) Institute
  Provides, at no cost, a collection of research documents about various aspects of information security. Two of the most popular SAN sites are:
  • Reading Room
  • The Top 20 Most Critical Internet Security Vulnerabilities
• Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
  Provides a central resource for states and local government for sharing information on cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
• Information Technology — Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) )
  Identifies threats and vulnerabilities to the infrastructure and shares best practices on how to quickly and properly address them.
• Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
  Provides incident prevention to stimulate rapid reaction to incidents and promotes information sharing.
• Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
  A non-profit international organization of security professionals and practitioners that provides educational forums, publications, and member participation.
  • Sacramento Chapter
• Alliance of Security Analysis Professionals (ASAP)
  Provides disaster preparedness professionals methodologies, tools, and information sharing.
• ASIS International (ASIS)
  Provides information on security issues and solutions to increase the effectiveness and productivity of security practices.
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  Provides information regarding governance, control, security, and audit of information technology.
• High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
  Promotes the exchange of ideas and knowledge about methods, processes, and techniques related to investigations and security in advanced technologies.
• InfraGard
  Provides for the exchange of information concerning various terrorism, intelligence, criminal, and security matters.
• International Computer Security Association (ICSA) Labs
  A central authority for research, intelligence, and certification testing of products.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  Promotes the CISSP and communicates with security professionals seeking certification.
• Disaster Recovery Institute
  Provides educational services and certification for contingency planning and business continuity professionals.

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