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### Info Sharing and Analysis







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					Sharing Cybersecurity Information among


				Localities

				States

				Tribes

				Territories

				Regions









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										We recognize that not all organizations within the community are equally prepared to defend against potential cyber incidents


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										A targeted attack on one organization could affect the entire community and the organizations within it


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										We work with both organizations and geographically-based communities to establish a comprehensive cybersecurity program by using [the CCSMM](https://yoczw4a14t54p3l.onstatic.studio/research/maturity-model)


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										Below is an overview of three key programs – on a local, state and national level – that can help you develop or enhance an information sharing group or establish a cybersecurity program for your area
















					[![Texas ISAO Logo](https://yoczw4a14t54p3l.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Texas-ISAO-Logo-Line.png)](https://yoczw4a14t54p3l.onstatic.studio/info-sharing/texas-isao/)The CIAS represents UT San Antonio’s contribution as one of the founding partners of the Texas ISAO.

The CIAS is responsible for assisting the TX-ISAO membership with education and awareness to promote preparation for, protection from and prevention of cyber threats and attacks.









					[![Logo for the ISAO Standards Organization](https://yoczw4a14t54p3l.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ISAO-logo.png)](https://yoczw4a14t54p3l.onstatic.studio/info-sharing/isao-so/)

The ISAO Standards Organization works with existing information sharing organizations, owners and operators of critical infrastructure, relevant agencies and other public- and private-sector stake-holders through a voluntary consensus standards development process to identify a common set of voluntary guidelines for the creation and functioning of ISAOs.






















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