Center for Internet Security

The Center for Internet Security is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with a global IT community to safeguard public and private organizations against cyber threats. It provides security benchmarks, controls, and trusted guidance to improve the resilience of IT systems worldwide, with a notable focus on guidance for state and local governments, enterprises, and critical infrastructure. Based in the United States (East Greenbush, New York), CIS develops vendor-neutral configuration standards and practical security tools to help organizations implement best practices. The organization also operates member communities and advisory services to advance cybersecurity across sectors.