Service

CyberPeace Institute - CyberPeace Builders

Task type
Assess your risk level, Respond to an incident
Readiness Level
Foundational, Intermediate

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Description

CyberPeace Institute is a non-profit organization that aims to reduce the impact of cyberattacks to individuals and communities. Through its CyberPeace Builders program, it offers free cybersecurity assistance to under-resourced organizations in any sector where the impact of cyberattacks can affect whole communities. The CyberPeace Builders are volunteers from the private sector with verified experience in cybersecurity. The network of volunteers is coordinated by a team employed by the CyberPeace Institute. 

Services provided: Cyber assessment services and incident response services.

Request Services and Volunteer

  • Criteria to Request Services:
    • Must be registered as a non-profit or non-governmental organization. 
    • Must be apolitical, independent, and not promote any religious institutions or beliefs. 
    • Must complete registration process with all necessary documentation. 
    • After acceptance, must stay actively engaged. 
  • Request Services:
  • Criteria to Volunteer: 
    • Must be employed by a private company and apply through company email. 
    • Must have at least 1 year of professional experience in cybersecurity and have passed the probation period in their current position. 
    • Volunteers will be asked to approve the code of conduct of the program. 
  • Apply to Volunteer: 

DISCLAIMER 

The cybersecurity volunteer program described on this fact sheet is operated by an independent third party and not by CISA or the federal government. CISA does not attest to the suitability or effectiveness of these volunteer programs for any particular use case. CISA does not endorse any third-party product or service. Any reference to specific third-party products, processes, or services by service mark, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by CISA. 

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