Internet Security: Associations, Tools & Standards

Association for Computing Machinery ACM, the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.

Association of Information Technology Professionals AITP or Association of Information Technology Professionals is a leading world wide society of IT professionals. At VCU AITP, we educate, prepare, and network to help prepare our members for a career in IT. We accept students of all majors and disciplines, graduates and undergraduates, students interested in technology, and those who make a career out of it.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.

Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility CPSR is a global organization promoting the responsible use of computer technology. Founded in 1981, CPSR educates policymakers and the public on a wide range of issues. CPSR has incubated numerous projects such as Privaterra, the Public Sphere Project, EPIC (the Electronic Privacy Information Center), the 21st Century Project, the Civil Society Project, and the CFP (Computers, Freedom & Privacy) Conference. Originally founded by U.S. computer scientists, CPSR now has members in 26 countries on six continents.

Society for Technical Communication STC is an individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. It is the largest organization of its type in the world.

CompTIA CompTIA, the world's leading tech association, is a thought leader and an action leader. From our IT professional association to our leading certification programs, from our original research to our member communities and councils, our unparalleled programs set industry standards, foster skills development and generate knowledge and insight every day. With our members, we’re building the foundation for technology’s future.

Information Systems Security Association ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.

Network Professional Association The Network Professional Association® (NPA) a Global Organization for IT professionals. Established 1993, the non-profit Network Professional Association is the leading organization for network computing professionals. To be identified as true professionals, the NPA's international membership adheres to a code-of-ethics, continual demonstrated professional development, adherence and knowledge of the latest best practice standards, and strives for continual growth. The NPA also founded the widely acknowledged and the industry’s only international Awards for Professionalism which honors individuals for their outstanding achievements in network computing and meeting the values of professionalism. The impartial strength of the NPA is a result of vendor neutrality and self-regulation.

Coursera Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online from world-class universities and companies

EC-Council EC-Council Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of cyber safety issues for the global community while unifying global cyber defense.

JSTOR Open Access More than 5,000 Open Access ebooks are now available at no cost to libraries or users. These titles reflect JSTOR’s high standards for quality content and are freely available for anyone in the world to use

Serianu Resources We help our customers collect, protect, and analyze critical business information. Serianu specializes in providing cutting edge consulting services around new and emerging technology areas including information security, data analytics and technology advisory – network security, application security, cloud security and cyber security.

CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University coordinates responses to internet and computer security threats. Find information about projects, publications and cybersecurity incidents.

Computer Security Resource Center From the Computer Security Division at the National Institute for Standards and Technology, this section deals with cybersecurity information sharing, data tools and publications for standards and guidelines.

Digital Attack Map Virtual map of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) worldwide reported daily.

Google Transparency Reports Google publishes data about governments, users and copyright owner requests for information or removal of content. Also find weekly stats on the number of phishing and malware websites Google tracks, and much more.

GovInfoSecurity An online industry media source from Information Security Media Group, they publish the latest news in cyber security, compliance and monitoring, as well as white papers and handbooks that are available in PDF for free downloading.

Internet Crime Reports (IC3) Published by the FBI, these annual reports provide useful statistics on demographics by state, country, and victims.

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Security The leading community organization setting standards for the web. Learn about security for xml, web applications, cryptography, and related topics.