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C-Cubed
The C
3
program is open to any organization that is interested
in using resources and engaging with DHS to develop guid-
ance on how to implement the cybersecurity framework.
Individuals may also opt-in as C
3
community members and
will receive free framework-related information and com-
munication from the program via email.
The C
3
Voluntary Program provides tools, services, best
practices, and templates to:
• support industry to increase cyber resilience,
• promote cybersecurity framework awareness,
• encourage organizations to manage cybersecurity as
part of an all-hazards approach to enterprise risk man-
agement.
▶ Converging: C
3
is converging critical
infrastructure community resources
to support cybersecurity risk man-
age ment and resilience through
the cybersecurity framework. DHS
created a website at www.us-cert.
gov/ccubedvp, linking its resources
to support cybersecurity for public
and private sector partners.
▶ Connecting: The program connects
critical infrastructure stakeholders
to the national resilience effort
through advocacy, engagement,
and awareness. This activity focuses
on driving greater stakeholder
participation, as well as re-engaging
those who have been involved, to
ensure all have access to available
resources.
▶ Coordinating: The Critical Infra-
structure Cyber Community Volun-
tary Program coordinates critical
infrastructure eforts to maximize
cybersecurity resilience, focusing
on socializing cross-sector eforts,
approaches, and lessons learned.
The Three Cs
Graphic courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security.