Information Sources

Question 1

SANS

Answer 1

(System Administration, Networking, and Security Institute) is a private U.S. company that specializes in information security, cybersecurity training, and selling certificates. It provides intensive, immersion training courses designed to help professionals master specific cybersecurity skills.

Question 2

Mitre

Answer 2

Mitre Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that operates multiple federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs). Mitre provides solutions in various domains, including cybersecurity. They are known for maintaining the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system, which is a list of standardized names for vulnerabilities and other information security exposures.

Question 3

FIRST

Answer 3

an international confederation of trusted computer incident response teams who cooperatively handle computer security incidents and promote incident prevention programs.

Question 4

(ISC)2

Answer 4

International Information System Security Certification Consortium, abbreviated as (ISC)², is a non-profit organization that specializes in training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals. They offer various certifications, with the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) being one of the most recognized.

Question 5

CIS

Answer 5

Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a non-profit entity that focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of public and private sector entities. It provides a set of best practice cybersecurity guidelines known as the CIS Critical Security Controls for effective cyber defense. They also provide other cybersecurity tools and services to help organizations protect their systems and data.