Public Profile

CIS Security

CIS Security, officially known as the Centre for Internet Security, is a leading non-profit organisation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, CIS has established itself as a pivotal player in the cybersecurity industry, focusing on enhancing the security posture of organisations worldwide. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, CIS provides essential resources and services aimed at improving cyber resilience. CIS is renowned for its CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks, which offer actionable guidelines for securing IT systems. These unique frameworks are widely adopted by organisations seeking to bolster their cybersecurity measures. Notably, CIS has achieved recognition for its collaborative approach, bringing together a community of cybersecurity experts to develop best practices. As a trusted authority in the field, CIS continues to play a crucial role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

DitchCarbon Score

How does CIS Security's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

8

Industry Benchmark

CIS Security's score of 3 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CIS Security's reported carbon emissions

CIS Security currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor do they have documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. This absence of data suggests that while CIS Security may be aware of the importance of addressing carbon emissions, they have not publicly committed to measurable reduction initiatives or set specific targets in line with industry standards. As the climate crisis intensifies, it is crucial for organisations like CIS Security to establish clear commitments and strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CIS Security's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. CIS Security is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

CIS Security is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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