Press Releases
2013
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Center for Internet Security Offers Tips for Avoiding Tax Scams
As the countdown to Tax Day approaches, users need to remain vigilant in protecting their information and identity
April 03, 2013 -
Center for Internet Security Launches Cyber Teaching Hospital to Help Meet the Demands for a Skilled Cyber Security Workforce
New Cyber Security Residency Training Program Will Provide Real-World, Hands-on Experience for Undergraduate and Graduate Students to Prepare Them for Cyber Security Jobs
February 12, 2013 -
Center for Internet Security Issues Resources to Further Secure Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 and Internet Explorer 10
New Consensus-Based, Free Security Configuration Guidance Helps Organizations Enhance the Security of their Microsoft Enterprise Deployments
February 04, 2013
2012
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Center for Internet Security Publishes Consensus-Based Security Configuration Benchmarks for Key Database Platforms
New CIS Benchmarks Provide Best Practice Security Configurations for Optimal Security, Availability and Integrity for Oracle Database 11g R2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
December 12, 2012 -
Every Governor in the Nation Endorsed Cyber Security Awareness Month and More Than 10,900 Citizens Signed Multi-State ISAC Cyber Pledge
Continuing support from elected officials and increasing awareness among citizens demonstrate the significant interest in cyber security as a public need
October 31, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Collaborates with Cloud Security Experts on Prioritized Security Recommendations for Cloud Infrastructures
New Security Guide Will Assist Organizations in Identifying and Implementing Critical Cloud Security Controls
October 09, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month
More Than 4,000 Citizens Have Already Taken CIS Cyber Pledge; State of Delaware and City of Phoenix Selected as Winners of Best of the Web Contest; CIS Hosts October 11 Webcast and Offers Online Cyber Security Toolkit
October 03, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Announces New Partnerships to Provide Affordable, Industry-Recognized Cyber Security Tools
Agreements with NetLib, Rocky Mountain RAM, Duo Security and LabTech Offer Comprehensive Range to Support Multi-Layer Defenses for State and Local Governments, Public Education and Not-for-Profits
September 20, 2012 -
Multi-State ISAC Holds Annual Meeting for Nation's State and Local Governments
MS-ISAC members from 45 states, 3 U.S. territories and dozens of local governments meet to share ideas and identify solutions to address Advanced Persistent Threat and other cyber security challenges
August 20, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security (CIS) to Serve on National Association of Counties (NACo) Cyber Security Task Force
CIS will collaborate with NACo to assist county governments in preventing and responding to cyber threats
July 30, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Unveils New Business Division
Trusted Purchasing Alliance will focus on providing cost-effective procurement opportunities for state and local governments and not-for-profit entities to improve their cyber security posture
June 25, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Announces Winners of 2012 MS-ISAC Cyber Security Poster Contest
Approximately 850 K-12 students from 12 states and one U.S. territory participated in the annual awareness contest
May 23, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Releases Security Mitigation Strategies
Crosswalk provides prioritized map of CIS Secure Configuration Benchmarks that address top security vulnerabilities
May 07, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Offers Tips for Avoiding Tax Scams
Identity Theft and Phishing Attacks top the list of scams for 2012
April 09, 2012 -
eIQnetworks SecureVue Awarded CIS Certification for Compliance Library
eIQnetworks SecureVue Certification for CIS Configuration Benchmarks Helps Organizations Assess Cyber Security Preparedness
March 28, 2012 -
Secunia and MS-ISAC In New Partnership
Secunia and MS-ISAC In New Partnership to Provide Vulnerability and Patch Management to US State and Local Governments
March 21, 2012 -
Center for Internet Security Recognizes Data Privacy Day on January 28
Center offers tips for protecting security and privacy online
January 26, 2012
2011
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U.S. Cyber Challenge Announces Winners of Fall Cyber Foundations Competition
More than 2,000 high school students from 32 states and 3 U.S. Territories registered for online cyber security contest
December 14, 2011 -
Center for Internet Security Offers Online Security Tips for Cyber Monday
The Center reminds users to remain vigilant to avoid online scams during the holiday shopping season
November 23, 2011 -
Center for Internet Security Announces More than 7,000 People Sign First Annual Cyber Pledge
West Virginia and Vermont recognized for having the highest number, highest percentages of citizens who signed the pledge
November 21, 2011 -
Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center Recognizes State and Local Governments in Best of the Web Contest
Annual competition highlights outstanding websites that promote cyber security awareness
November 03, 2011 -
Cyber Foundations Online High School Competition Begins October 21
More than 2,000 Will Compete For Chance to Become Cyber Security Superstars
October 17, 2011 -
Center for Internet Security Recognizes October as Cyber Security Awareness Month
Center Offers Free National Webcast on October 6, Online Toolkit and Cyber Pledge to Help Raise Awareness
October 04, 2011 -
Top Scoring U.S. Cyber Challenge Cyber Quests Winner Gains Entry to EC-Council's Global CyberLympics Ethical Hacking Championship
Top Winners Also Receive Free Training From EC-Council
September 28, 2011 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge Announces Winners of Cyber Quests III
Nearly 500 Competitors Take Part in National Cyber Security Competition First Place Winner Receives Trip to SANS NetWars
September 26, 2011 -
Center for Internet Security Launches Cyber Security Pledge Campaign
National Online Pledge Is a Call to Action for Citizens to Do Their Part to Stay Safe in Cyberspace
September 19, 2011 -
EC Council Partners with U.S. Cyber Challenge to Sponsor National Cyber Quests Fall 2011Competition
EC-Council to Provide Training and Other Support to Winners of Online Cyber Security Contest
August 23, 2011 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge Launches Third Cyber Quest Contest
National Online Cyber Competition Offers Chance to Attend SANS NetWars
August 15, 2011 -
Multi-State ISAC Conducts Annual Meeting
Cyber Security Professionals from 45 states, 2 U.S. Territories and Dozens of Local Governments Convened; Facebook Security Expert Provided Keynote
August 11, 2011 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge and Commonwealth of Virginia to Host Cyber Security Executive Roundtable
Education and Technology Experts Will Convene August 2 to Focus on Solutions to Cyber Workforce Shortage
July 28, 2011 -
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley Recognizes Winners of U.S. Cyber Challenge National Cyber Foundations Competition
Top Winner Receives General Dynamics Cyber Scholarship
July 26, 2011 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge Announces 2011 Cyber Camps
More than 200 participants from across the country will attend weeklong cyber security training in July and August
June 20, 2011 -
Center for Internet Security and Utica College Co-Host Cybersecurity Summit at Utica College
National Experts to Participate in June 3 Event; Summit Followed by Job Fair
May 23, 2011 -
Center for Internet Security and U.S. Cyber Challenge Announce 2011 Cyber Foundations Winners
Nearly 1,000 high school students from 26 states participated in online cyber security contest
May 02, 2011 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge Calling All Cyber Buffs To Compete!
Launch of National Online Cyber Quest Contest to Qualify for Invitation to Cyber Camps This Summer
April 11, 2011 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge Partners with Lockheed Martin and Microsoft
Partnerships Help Provide Skill Development Opportunities and Identify the Next Generation Cyber Security Workforce
February 01, 2011 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge Announces 2011 Cyber Foundations Competition
A national competition for high school students to identify future cyber security experts
January 31, 2011
2010
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Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center Recognizes State and Local Governments in Best of the Web Contest
Annual Competition Highlights Outstanding Websites that Provide Cyber Security Awareness Resources
November 29, 2010 -
New Cyber Security Operations Center for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Governments Launched
November 18, 2010 -
Center for Internet Security Announces Release of Updated Consensus Metrics and New Quick Start Guide
Free resources help organizations make cost-effective and sound security investment decisions and provide guidance for rapid implementation of metrics
November 01, 2010 -
Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center Recognizes Cyber Security Awareness Month
Hosts National Webcast on October 14 and Provides Online Resources
October 11, 2010 -
Network Frontiers and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Announce Collaboration
Enable More Complete Compliance Automation
October 07, 2010 -
The Center for Internet Security Combines Forces with MS-ISAC and US Cyber Challenge to Advance Public-Private Collaboration for Cybersecurity
Three nationally recognized organizations unite to assume a leadership role ready to address global cybersecurity challenges
August 17, 2010