The Civic Cyber Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the people who protect us.
We provide free cybersecurity services to emergency services, law enforcement, and public safety organizations, ensuring they remain secure, resilient, and always ready to answer the call
Those of us that are able to help, should
Imagine dialing 911 in your worst moment – a heart attack, a house fire, a loved one in danger – and the call never goes through because of a cyberattack. That isn’t a distant threat, it’s already happened in parts of the country. When criminals shut down 911, they aren’t just attacking computers, they’re attacking people’s ability to survive. Every missed call can mean a life lost. This is a public safety crisis, not just a technology issue, and it demands action now – stronger protections and a civic commitment to keep our lifeline to help open at all times.
But this can’t fall only on governments or public safety agencies alone. Just as communities once built volunteer fire brigades to protect each other when professional services were scarce, we need to imagine a similar model for cybersecurity. Those of us with the skills and the ability to help must step forward – to donate time, talent, and knowledge – so that emergency services, small towns, and public safety agencies aren’t left defenseless.
Firefighters run toward flames to save lives. In the same way, cyber volunteers can stand watch over the digital front lines, making sure that when someone dials 911, the call for help is always answered.
This is the intention of the Civic Cyber Alliance – Those of us that are able to help, should