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									The core mission of the CIAS-ISAO is to help states, local jurisdictions, tribes and territories (SLTTs) to establish a comprehensive cybersecurity program by using the Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM).

Since 2020, the CIAS-ISAO has been supporting both industry and government entities. The CIAS-ISAO, the information sharing arm of the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, also helps geographically-based communities to establish or enhance their ISAOs, create a trusted community environment for information sharing, provides a roadmap based on the NIST Cyber Security Framework, and conducts assessments to validate and enhance cybersecurity incident response, cybersecurity processes and plans.













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### CIAS-ISAO Membership







The CIAS-ISAO offers three [membership levels](https://ciasisao.org/membership/) to empower organizations (small and large), as well as SLTTs, with the ability to create cybersecurity programs that fit their budgets and unique needs. Monthly content is also provided to guide members on topics that range from how K-12 education can support hometown cybersecurity to low cost tools to help monitor and secure an organization’s IT infrastructure. These resources are accessible in both article format and no-cost webinars.













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### [Membership Levels](https://ciasisao.org/membership/)







Each membership level (the first level is free!) gains access to a specific set of consultation hours that connect them with a team of experts that can:

✓ Help members strategize on how to develop and/or enhance their community ISAO
✓ Review continuity plans, assessments, etc.
✓ Provide guidance on how to conduct vulnerability assessments
✓ Create customized benchmarks to fit your organizational and compliance policies
✓ *Insert Your Needs Here* – it’s up to you!















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						The quality of the [CIAS-ISAO training] presentation and the value of the content easily makes this the best webinar I have attended since the plague days started. CIAS-ISAO aren’t the ones to steal on.


								James GassnerCity of Austin






						Lots of good practical information. I felt like the information received [on cybersecurity policies] is something I can apply in my current position easily and it will provide value.


								Donna EurekProsper ISD






						There is a lot of good information available (I'm only just discovering), and their communication is excellent.


								Allen SchneiderSan Marcos Consolidated ISD












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Visit [CIASISAO.org](https://CIASISAO.org/) to become a member and start protecting your community today!











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