PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

Connecting community organizations with cybersecurity volunteer groups to strengthen America's cyber resilience

Led by

Protect.ngo
Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC)

THE CYBER THREAT TO
US COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Community organizations face growing cybersecurity threats but often lack the resources and expertise to protect themselves. Community organizations are organizations that provide essential or critical services to the public, including, but not limited to, state/city/town governments, hospitals, schools, utilities, nonprofits, and SMBs.

71%

of nonprofits lack a cybersecurity incident response plan

59%

experienced at least one cyber attack in the past year

$80K+

average cost of a data breach for a small organization

Cyber Attacks Map

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This map shows reported cyberattacks attributed to threat actors across the U.S. Darker green indicates more frequent targeting, while light green represents fewer or no attacks.

    UNDERSTANDING US CYBER VOLUNTEER GROUPS

    Explore the ecosystem of cybersecurity volunteer groups working to protect community organizations across the United States.

    Volunteer Network Distribution

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      Join the Cyber Resilience Movement

      Whether you need help or want to volunteer, we'll connect you with the right resources.

      For Community Organizations

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      Who are you representing?

      For Volunteers

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      What is your employment status?