Research Guides: Professional Organizations: IIT and Cybersecurity

General IT Organizations

American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
ASIS&T is an interdisciplinary organization that focuses on techniques and technologies in library and information science, communications, networking, and computer science.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
ACM is an educational and scientific computing society, and the oldest and largest of its kind in the world.
Association for Women in Computing
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in technology fields, providing resources and opportunities for professional growth.
Association of Information Technology Professionals
A professional organization that offers quality IT education, information on relevant IT issues, and networking opportunities.
Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) (now Tech America)
Tech America is a trade association that represents the U.S. IT industry, offering information about industry issues, association programs, publications, and links to other sites.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is a leading technical professional association that serves as an authority in computer engineering, telecommunications, electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, biomedical technology, and related areas. Also see IEEE Computer Society (https://www.computer.org/) and IEEE Communications Society (https://www.comsoc.org/about).
Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA)
ISA is an educational organization that advances the theory, design, manufacture, and use of sensors, instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control in a wide variety of applications.
International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS)
IACIS is an international organization that promotes the exchange of ideas, research, and best practices among computer information systems professionals.
International Information Management Association (IIMA)
IIMA is a global organization that supports the development and exchange of knowledge and practices in the field of information management.
International Project Management Association
IPMA is an organization that represents national project management associations and promotes the professionalization of project management worldwide.
Internet Society (ISOC)
ISOC is a professional membership society that provides leadership on the future of the Internet and home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI is an organization that focuses on the needs of project management professionals worldwide, offering resources, certification, and networking opportunities.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
SIAM is a membership organization for professionals working in applied and computational mathematics, computer science, numerical analysis, engineering, statistics, and mathematics education in industrial and service organizations, universities, and government agencies and labs worldwide.

Computer Security Organizations

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
A professional organization for security management professionals worldwide.
Anti-Virus Information Exchange Network (AVIEN)
A community of security professionals dedicated to the exchange of information about computer viruses.
Applied Computer Security Associates (ACSE)
An organization of security professionals focused on promoting the development of security solutions.
The Canadian Society for Industrial Security, Inc.
A nonprofit organization that promotes and advances the security profession in Canada.
Center for Secure Information Systems (CSIS)
A research center at George Mason University focused on advancing cybersecurity technology and policy.
Computer Security Day: Event celebrated by some professional organizations
An annual event promoting awareness of computer security issues.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A nonprofit trade association providing training and certification in the IT industry.
High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
A nonprofit organization that promotes the exchange of information and expertise in investigating and preventing high-tech crimes.
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
A global professional organization providing education and certification in IT governance, security, and audit.
Information Systems Security Association, Inc. (ISSA)
A nonprofit organization providing education and networking opportunities for information security professionals.
International Association for Computer Systems Security, Inc. (IACSS)
An international organization of security professionals promoting the development and implementation of security standards and best practices.
International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Technical Committee 11 (TC-11) on Security and Protection in Information Systems
An international organization focused on researching and improving information security standards.
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
A nonprofit organization providing education and certification in IT security.
The IT Governance Institute
Non-profit organization that provides research, education, and networking opportunities in the area of IT governance.
National Classification Management Society, Inc.
A non-profit organization focused on providing education and training on classification management and national security information.
National Security Institute
A think tank that provides research, analysis, and recommendations on national security issues.
National White Collar Crime Center
A non-profit organization that provides training, investigative support, and research to law enforcement agencies and other organizations involved in the prevention and investigation of white collar crime.
PKI Forum
A global industry consortium that promotes the adoption of public key infrastructure (PKI) technology and provides education and guidance on its implementation.
SANS Institute (System Administration, Audit, Network, Security)
A leading provider of cybersecurity training and certification, as well as research and analysis on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
Smart Card Alliance
A non-profit organization that promotes the adoption of smart card technology for secure payments, identity verification, and other applications.