Related Links

Find a number of links to organizations and coalitions concerned with the issues.

National Cyber Security Division
(http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0839.shtm)
The National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) works collaboratively with public, private and international entities to secure cyberspace and America's cyber assets.

Anti-Phishing Work Group
(http://www.antiphishing.org/)
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.

Getnetwise
(http://getnetwise.org)
This site is a useful source for families to learn how to protect themselves from online danger and create the safest online experience possible.  The glossary and kid sites are a great resource for parents teaching their children about the Internet

Internet Storm Center
(http://isc.sans.org/about.html)
The ISC was created in 2001 following the successful detection, analysis, and widespread warning of the Li0n worm. Today, the ISC provides a free analysis and warning service to thousands of Internet users and organizations, and is actively working with Internet Service Providers to fight back against the most malicious attackers.

Microsoft's StaySafe
(http://www.staysafe.org)
Staysafe.org provides individualized advice for teenagers, parents, and educators to protect themselves online.  There is also a current news section to help keep consumers up to date on the latest Internet related news.  This site is funded and hosted by Microsoft.

Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center
(http://www.msisac.org)
The MS-ISAC is a collaborative organization with participation from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, local governments and U.S. Territories. The mission of the MS-ISAC, consistent with the objectives of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, is to provide a common mechanism for raising the level of cyber security readiness and response in each state and with local governments. The MS-ISAC provides a central resource for gathering information on cyber threats to critical infrastructure from the states and providing two-way sharing of information between and among the states and with local government.

NASCIO
(http://nascio.org/)
NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives and managers from state governments across the United States. NASCIO provides two topical Newsbriefs which you may sign up for to be delivered via email to you each week on Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security. NASCIO also conducts various research and issue briefs.

Onguardonline.gov
(http://www.onguardonline.gov)
Onguardonline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help consumers be on guard against Internet fraud, secure their computers, and protect their personal information.  This site is a useful source of information for quick facts about cyber security and steps the consumer can use to protect themselves.  There is also a link where consumers can file complaints to help local and federal law enforcement identify and stop hackers, identity thieves and scam artists.

US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
(http://www.us-cert.gov/)
US-CERT  is the result of a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and the public and private sectors.  US-CERT  provides a way for citizens, businesses, and other institutions to communicate and coordinate directly with the United States government about cyber security.  This site is a useful source of high level cyber security information.

Anti-Spyware Coalition
(http://www.antispywarecoalition.org/)
The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies. Composed of anti-spyware software companies, academics, and consumer groups, the ASC seeks to bring together a diverse array of perspective on the problem of controlling spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.

National Center for Victims of Crime
(http://www.ncvc.org/)
The National Center for Victims of Crime is one of the nation’s leading victim advocacy organizations. The National Center can provide direct assistance to victims and link victims to help through its National Crime Victim helpline 1-800-FYI-CALL. Their website provides a broad range of information on a variety of victim topics.