Cybersecurity / Technology Gurus Wanted!!! - Remote / Virtual

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Join the Community Helping Secure the Connected World

CIS(R) Center for Internet Security, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that uses a global community of volunteers to develop and verify best practice configuration security guidance for a wide variety of commonly available technologies used by people worldwide.

These documents are called CIS Benchmarks(TM) and there are over 140 Benchmarks freely available on the CIS website (www.cisecurity.org/cis-benchmarks/) for technologies ranging from Linux(R) servers to iOS tablets to networking equipment. These security configuration standards are being used by a wide variety of global industries to secure their systems (financial, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.).

Unlike vendor-provided security guidance, CIS Benchmarks are developed using a consensus-based methodology, which draws from and depends on a diverse community. This diversity ensures that a broad range of application types are taken into account and results in more globally applicable security guidance.

We are looking for qualified individuals to join this global volunteer community!

What technology experience is of interest?

Our communities are constantly looking to secure a wide variety of technologies, and these are always changing. Some areas of current interest are:

• Microsoft Windows (Workstation and Server)
• Linux(R) (Red Hat(R), CentOS(R), Debian(R), Ubuntu(R), etc. (Workstation and Server)
• Hypervisors (VMWare, Hyper-V(R), etc.)
• Mobile devices (iOS and others)
• Cloud systems
  Networking equipment (Palo Alto, F5(R), etc.)

Who are we looking for?

Successfully developing CIS Benchmarks requires a wide variety of skills. In general, we are looking for individuals with one or more of the following types of skills and capabilities willing to contribute some of their time to the common cause:

• Technical and Security Subject Matter Experts: Individuals with expertise in a given technology family and/or in broad security issues and system interactions. Generally, experienced security-focused system and network administrators have filled this role.
• Technical Writer: Individuals with expertise in communicating technical subjects clearly to a diverse audience. Generally, individuals who are good writers/proofreaders have filled this role (English is the standard language of the CIS Benchmarks).
• Tester: Individuals with expertise in testing various criteria/rules against specific target systems and reporting results. Generally, individuals with access to relevant test systems (network devices and other special hardware) have filled this role.

If you can help in any area, even only a few hours a month, please come join the team!

How can I contribute?

People contribute in a wide variety of ways, some contribution examples include:

• Reviewing and submitting spelling corrections to CIS Benchmark documents
• Drafting a new set of configuration items for a CIS Benchmark document
• Reviewing and commenting on the technical details of open discussions and tickets on a specific CIS Benchmark
• Leading the development of an entire CIS Benchmark document

It varies tremendously, but all contributions are meaningful and valued.

What is in it for me?

Besides the fun of being part of an active community of your peers working toward a common goal, and a warm feeling inside knowing you are making the world a safer place, other perks include:

• Listing of key contributors on the public CIS Benchmark document
• Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs) for various certifications
• Bragging rights to your friends and family about how you are now helping keep them all safe! :-)
• CIS swag at regular intervals
• The opportunity to work with security professionals from all over the world on a common goal

What is the next step?

If you are interested please click on the "I What to Help" button above for more information and I can walk you through how to get started.

Thank you for your time!