The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,[2][3] formed in October, 2000.[1] Its mission is to "identify, develop, validate, promote, and sustain best practice solutions for cyber defense and build and lead communities to enable an environment of trust in cyberspace".[8] The organization is headquartered in East Greenbush, New York, with members including large corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions.[1]