ND-ISAC

What ND-ISAC does

ND-ISAC (National Defense Information Sharing and Analysis Center) is a non-profit, membership-funded organization founded in 2017 through the merger of DIB-ISAO (a 501(c)(6)) and the legacy Defense Security Information Exchange (DSIE), headquartered at 1050 Connecticut Ave NW #500, Washington, DC. It is the designated Information Sharing and Analysis Center for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base sector, formally recognized by the DoD, DHS, FBI, and the National Council of ISACs. The organization serves approximately 140 member companies — roughly two-thirds traditional defense contractors and one-third critical-infrastructure interdependencies (Finance, Health/Pharma, Comms/IT, Chemical, Energy) plus DoD University Affiliated Research Centers and FFRDCs.

ND-ISAC's core platform is a secure member portal for trusted peer-to-peer and anonymous cyber and physical threat intelligence sharing, governed by mutually exercised non-disclosure agreements and a Traffic Light Protocol classification system. Around the portal, ND-ISAC operates more than 25 technical working groups spanning Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security & Architecture, Cyber Analyst, Cybersecurity Policy, Insider Threat, OT/IoT, Small and Medium Business, Vulnerability Management, and Zero Trust Architecture. Member-exclusive benefits include continuous risk monitoring via SecurityScorecard, email protection and security awareness training via Proofpoint, and Microsoft-led working group coverage of M365 GCC/GCC High and Azure Government. The CyberAssist resource hub (under the DIB SCC CyberAssist sub-brand) packages guides on CMMC, MSP/C3PAO selection, manufacturing supply chain security, and SMB compliance.

Revenue is generated entirely from membership fees paid by member organizations; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct membership enrollment via the website, with DoD formally encouraging all DIB companies to join and explicitly naming ND-ISAC and the DIB SCC as key partners for implementing National Security Memorandum 22 (NSM 22). ND-ISAC also serves as the administrative and operational arm of the separately chartered Defense Industrial Base Sector Coordinating Council (DIB SCC), and produces a steady cadence of white papers and assessment-selection tools (C3PAO Shopping Guide v12, DIB MSP Shopping Guide, DevOps pipeline security, code signing, VDI-for-CMMC) under Executive Director Steve Shirley and a Board chaired by Paul Escobedo.

Name

ND-ISAC

Legal name

National Defense Information Sharing and Analysis Center

Website

https://ndisac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ND-ISAC is a non-profit membership organization designated as the ISAC for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base, providing secure cyber threat intelligence sharing, 25+ technical working groups, and member-exclusive vendor benefits to approximately 140 defense contractors, suppliers, and interdependent critical-infrastructure entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing & Defense Industry Information Sharing

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Information (51)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity & Access Security Services (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust) (BPAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Managed Services (BPAEADAE), Email Data Loss Prevention & Encryption (HDADAKAD)

Keywords

• Cyber threat intelligence sharing
• Defense industrial base cybersecurity
• Information sharing analysis center
• CMMC compliance resources
• Secure portal collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ND-ISAC is a non-profit organization established and funded by its member companies to support collective cybersecurity and resilience. Membership enables access to threat intelligence sharing, working groups, and industry collaboration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ND-ISAC is a non-profit membership organization that operates as the Information Sharing and Analysis Center for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. It provides a secure portal for trusted peer-to-peer and anonymous cyber threat sharing, more than 25 technical Working Groups where members collaborate on best practices, the CyberAssist resource hub for DIB companies and suppliers, and exclusive member benefits including discounted access to SecurityScorecard and Proofpoint cybersecurity services.

Product overview

ND-ISAC (National Defense Information Sharing and Analysis Center) is a non-profit membership organization, not a traditional software product company. The organization's offerings consist of a collaborative platform centered on threat intelligence sharing and a portfolio of cybersecurity resources, tools, and working groups for the Defense Industrial Base. Core offerings include: (1) Working Groups - over 25 technical collaborative environments for members to share expertise, best practices, and threat information; (2) CyberAssist - a DIB cybersecurity resource hub providing guidance on CMMC compliance, regulations, and risk management; (3) Member-exclusive cybersecurity service partnerships including SecurityScorecard for continuous risk monitoring and Proofpoint for email protection and security awareness training; and (4) A library of white papers, guides, and tools produced by working groups addressing topics such as CMMC compliance, DevOps security, code signing, multi-tenant cloud challenges, and supply chain security. ND-ISAC serves as the national defense sector's principal focal point for all hazards and enables members to develop and continually mature their secure enterprise through secure peer-to-peer sharing of actionable threat data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DIB SCC CyberAssist: A resource website providing cybersecurity resources for DIB companies and suppliers, including CMMC resources, cybersecurity fundamentals, and compliance assistance.

Products and services

• ND-ISAC Working Groups

Quantifiable outcome

• ND-ISAC is recognized by DoD as a key partner for implementing NSM 22 critical infrastructure responsibilities

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 November 2023Microsoft subject matter experts collaborate with ND-ISAC's Cloud Security & Architecture and Microsoft Cloud Services Working Groups. Microsoft provides updates on services roadmap, technical guidance, and answers how-to questions based on ND-ISAC member interest. Focus areas include Microsoft 365 US Government (GCC; GCC High) and Azure Government.
• Defense Industrial Base Sector Coordinating Council (DIB SCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DIB SCC serves as the primary private sector policy coordination and planning entity for the DIB. ND-ISAC is the operational and administrative arm of the DIB SCC, supporting it as the sector's information sharing, analysis, and operational mechanism. The DIB SCC is chartered under DHS authorities.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS recognizes ND-ISAC as the ISAC for the nation's defense industry critical infrastructure sector. ND-ISAC maintains coordination with DHS through Cyber Information Sharing and Collaboration Program (CISCP), NCCIC, NICC, SOPD, and CISA.
• Department of Defense (DoD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoD has officially recognized ND-ISAC as a key industry partner for implementing responsibilities under NSM 22. DoD encourages all DIB companies to join ND-ISAC. ND-ISAC maintains relationships with Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) and DIB Cybersecurity Program.
• FBI Cyber DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBI Cyber Division recognizes ND-ISAC as the ISAC for the nation's defense industry critical infrastructure sector.
• National Council of ISACscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Council of ISACs provides framework for cross sector interaction among ISACs as well as private and public sector security entities. ND-ISAC is recognized by this council.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space-ISAC): Space-ISAC is a newer sector ISAC that mirrors ND-ISAC's model of member-funded threat sharing for a critical-infrastructure sector, including government partnership and working-group collaboration.
• Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC): MS-ISAC is the designated ISAC for U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and operates within the same National Council of ISACs structure. It is comparable as a multi-stakeholder ISAC with government partnership.
• Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC): Health-ISAC is the sector ISAC for healthcare and provides a directly comparable model of member-funded threat intelligence sharing, working groups, and government partnership. Several ND-ISAC members come from Health/Pharma, making this a closely comparable peer.
• Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC): E-ISAC, operated by NERC, serves the electricity subsector and is recognized within the National Council of ISACs alongside ND-ISAC. It provides a like-for-like comparison of a designated critical-infrastructure sector ISAC with member-driven threat sharing.
• Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC): A-ISAC serves the aviation sector under the same designated-ISAC framework as ND-ISAC, with comparable member-funded operations, working groups, and government liaison functions.
• Information Technology Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC): IT-ISAC represents technology companies and operates a similar member-funded threat-sharing and working-group model. It is a member of the National Council of ISACs and provides direct comparison on community dynamics and member benefits.
• Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC): Auto-ISAC operates the same member-funded threat-sharing and working-group model for the automotive sector, and is a member of the National Council of ISACs. It is a directly comparable ISAC in structure, funding, and member services.
• Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC): FS-ISAC is the designated ISAC for the financial services sector, operating the same member-funded, threat-sharing model as ND-ISAC. It is the most mature sector ISAC and serves as the structural template for ND-ISAC's operations and governance.
• Oil and Natural Gas Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ONG-ISAC): ONG-ISAC serves the oil and natural gas sector under the same ISAC framework as ND-ISAC, including cross-sector coordination via the National Council of ISACs. It is highly comparable given the energy sector's role as a DIB interdependent sector.

Others

• National Council of ISACs: National Council of ISACs is the umbrella body coordinating the 25+ sector ISACs, of which ND-ISAC is a member. While not a direct peer, it is the coordinating forum for cross-ISAC threat sharing and the policy-level entity that governs ND-ISAC's standing in the broader ISAC ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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