Common Good Cyber Workshop Report

In February 2024, the Common Good Cyber initiative, a collaborative effort aimed at addressing the challenge of sustaining nonprofit and public interest organizations involved in critical cybersecurity functions, held a landmark gathering at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., United States. This report encapsulates insights and outcomes this gathering.

Key outcomes of the workshop:

1. Mapping the cybersecurity nonprofit ecosystem to demonstrate their contributions and economic impact.
2. Offering capacity support and acceleration for cybersecurity nonprofits, including training in marketing and fundraising.
3. Establishing a joint funding mechanism with clear governance and criteria for distribution.

The workshop, jointly organized by leading cybersecurity organizations including Cyber Threat Alliance, the CyberPeace Institute, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Global Cyber Alliance, the Institute for Security and Technology (IST), and the Shadowserver Foundation, convened over 100 stakeholders representing various sectors including government, multilateral organizations, civil society, foundations, business, and academia.

Additional links

Launch of Common Good Cyber Workshop Report: Mitigating the Systemic Underfunding of Cybersecurity Nonprofits – Common Good Cyber