Thu-minh Ngo

What Thu-minh Ngo does

NGO-ISAC is a U.S.-only 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, that operates as a vertical-specific Information Sharing and Analysis Center for the civil-society sector. Its core function is to convene nonprofit cybersecurity professionals for collaborative threat intelligence sharing, best-practice exchange, and peer support, targeting resource-constrained 501(c)(3) NGOs, grant-making foundations, individual practitioners, and cybersecurity vendors. The organization reports a network of 1,000+ nonprofit professionals and industry partners, explicitly positioning itself as the only national gathering dedicated exclusively to nonprofit cybersecurity.

The core product is the NGO-ISAC Membership Platform, a subscription membership delivered through a third-party member management system (memberclicks.net) that gates access to a private Slack workspace for real-time peer discussion, weekly virtual member briefings with threat intelligence updates, a monthly curated newsletter, a member resource library containing templates and incident-response materials for nonprofit environments, complimentary one-on-one cybersecurity coaching, and a mentorship program. The flagship in-person event is the NGO-ISAC Annual Conference — held in 2026 on November 17 in Washington, D.C., targeting 200 nonprofit security practitioners, with past-attendee satisfaction reported at 96% likely-to-apply and 4.6/5 overall.

The business model is a non-dues-disclosed annual subscription across four membership tiers (NGO, Foundation, Friend, Partner) supplemented by enterprise sponsorship revenue. NGO, Foundation, Friend, and Partner memberships provide unlimited user access within the member organization; Partner membership is gated by a separate application process for cybersecurity vendors, consultants, and service providers. Conference sponsorships are sold across four tiers — Ally, and higher — providing enterprise vendors visibility in front of nonprofit practitioners. With only 1-10 employees and no public revenue disclosure, the organization is operationally small relative to the scale of its stated community, and there is no commercial software product, no API surface, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Name

Thu-minh Ngo

Legal name

NGO Information Sharing and Analysis Center

Website

https://ngoisac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NGO-ISAC is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a membership-based Information Sharing and Analysis Center providing threat intelligence, peer collaboration, coaching, and an annual conference for nonprofit cybersecurity professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Nonprofit cybersecurity
• Threat intelligence sharing
• Information sharing analysis center
• Incident response coordination
• Cybersecurity community

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NGO-ISAC generates revenue through membership dues from multiple categories: NGO organizational members (registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits), Foundation members (grant-making organizations), Friend individual members (students, between roles), and Partner members (cybersecurity vendors and service providers). Members receive unlimited user access across their organization to exclusive resources, events, and community engagement opportunities.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: The organization receives sponsorship revenue through its annual conference sponsorship packages. Four sponsorship tiers ranging from Ally to Community Champion, each including attendance access and visibility in front of 200 nonprofit security practitioners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NGO-ISAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that provides cybersecurity resources, threat intelligence, and information sharing services specifically for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations. Members gain access to a peer community of over 1,000 NGO cybersecurity professionals through a Slack workspace, weekly threat intelligence briefings, a curated resource library, complimentary one-on-one coaching, and a mentorship program. The organization also hosts an annual conference as its flagship in-person gathering dedicated exclusively to nonprofit cybersecurity.

Product overview

NGO-ISAC is a membership-based nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) that provides a collaborative community platform for nonprofits to strengthen cybersecurity resilience. The core offering is the NGO-ISAC Membership Platform, which grants access to the NGO-ISAC Slack Community for real-time peer collaboration, Weekly Member Briefings for threat intelligence updates, Monthly Member Newsletters for curated cybersecurity content, Cybersecurity Coaching for one-on-one expert guidance, a Mentorship Program for professional development, and a Member Resource Library with tools and templates. The organization also hosts an Annual Conference as the premier national event for nonprofit cybersecurity. NGO-ISAC does not develop commercial software products; it provides community-driven cybersecurity services, intelligence sharing, and educational programs for the nonprofit sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NGO-ISAC Membership Subscription-based membership organization providing nonprofit organizations with access to threat intelligence sharing, peer collaboration, cybersecurity resources, coaching, mentorship, and a curated resource library. Four membership categories available: NGO (501(c)(3) nonprofits), Foundation (grant-makers), Friend (individuals), and Partner (cybersecurity vendors). Includes unlimited user access across the member organization.
• NGO-ISAC Annual Conference The flagship annual in-person gathering dedicated exclusively to nonprofit cybersecurity, offering peer learning, practical sessions, workshops, roundtables, tabletop exercises, and community connection. Attracts approximately 200 nonprofit security practitioners, IT staff, and operational leaders. Includes four sponsorship tiers (Ally to Community Champion) for vendor participation.
• NGO-ISAC Partner Program

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BrightlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrightlines is a sponsor partner supporting NGO-ISAC's mission to strengthen nonprofit cybersecurity. The partnership contributes to sector resilience through educational collaborations and community engagement initiatives.
• CloudflareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCloudflare participates as a sponsor partner, contributing expertise and resources to help improve cybersecurity readiness across the nonprofit sector through NGO-ISAC's collaborative community.
• CiscominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCisco is a sponsor partner providing thought leadership and cybersecurity expertise to the nonprofit cybersecurity community through educational sessions, webinars, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
• Community ITminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity IT is a sponsor partner supporting NGO-ISAC's community of nonprofit cybersecurity professionals through educational collaborations and sector resilience initiatives.
• CrowdStrikeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrowdStrike is a sponsor partner contributing cybersecurity expertise and threat intelligence insights to help strengthen nonprofit organizations' defenses against cyber threats.
• RipRap SecurityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRipRap Security is a sponsor partner supporting NGO-ISAC's mission through community engagement and educational initiatives for nonprofit cybersecurity professionals.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle participates as a sponsor partner, contributing resources and expertise to help strengthen cybersecurity across the nonprofit sector through NGO-ISAC's collaborative platform.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft is a sponsor partner providing thought leadership and cybersecurity resources to the nonprofit community through NGO-ISAC's educational programs and community initiatives.
• iVerifyminorGTM or Marketing PartneriVerify is a sponsor partner supporting NGO-ISAC's efforts to strengthen nonprofit cybersecurity through community engagement and collaborative security initiatives.
• KopidionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKopidion is a sponsor partner contributing to NGO-ISAC's mission of improving cybersecurity readiness across the nonprofit sector.
• Obsidian SecurityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerObsidian Security is a sponsor partner engaging with the nonprofit cybersecurity community through NGO-ISAC's knowledge-sharing platform.
• ProofpointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProofpoint is a sponsor partner contributing cybersecurity expertise and threat intelligence to help protect nonprofit organizations through NGO-ISAC's collaborative community.
• OktaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOkta participates as a sponsor partner, providing identity management expertise and support for nonprofit cybersecurity resilience through NGO-ISAC programs.
• Secured ByminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecured By is a sponsor partner supporting NGO-ISAC's community of nonprofit cybersecurity professionals through educational initiatives.
• ReliaquestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReliaquest is a sponsor partner contributing managed security expertise and resources to help strengthen nonprofit organizations' cybersecurity posture.
• YubicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerYubico is a sponsor partner contributing hardware security expertise and authentication solutions knowledge to strengthen nonprofit cybersecurity practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Center for Internet Security: CIS operates MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC, producing security benchmarks, threat intelligence, and member services for public-sector and critical-infrastructure organizations. Comparable as a multi-ISAC operator and nonprofit membership organization in cybersecurity.
• MS-ISAC: MS-ISAC, now part of the Center for Internet Security, delivers cybersecurity resources, threat intelligence, and incident response to U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Closely comparable membership-organization ISAC model for an under-resourced constituency.
• Health-ISAC: Health-ISAC provides threat intelligence and information sharing for healthcare organizations, applying the same ISAC model NGO-ISAC uses but for hospitals and health systems. Highly comparable in operating model and community structure.
• FS-ISAC: FS-ISAC is the most established sector ISAC, serving financial services with threat intelligence sharing and member collaboration. It is the structural template NGO-ISAC follows, but operating at vastly greater scale and in a far better-resourced vertical.

Direct peers

• Cyber Threat Alliance: CTA is a nonprofit coalition of cybersecurity vendors and platforms that share threat intelligence for the public good. Comparable as a nonprofit, multi-stakeholder threat-sharing community, though vendor-led rather than end-user-led.
• Global Cyber Alliance: Global Cyber Alliance is a nonprofit that builds partnerships and delivers free cybersecurity toolkits to underserved communities, including NGOs and small organizations. Directly comparable nonprofit mission and under-resourced target audience.
• CyberPeace Institute: CyberPeace Institute is a nonprofit focused on protecting civil society against cyber threats, including assistance to NGOs and humanitarian organizations. Directly comparable mission of securing the NGO and civil society community from cyber attacks.
• REN-ISAC: REN-ISAC serves the research and education community with information sharing and threat intelligence. Comparable as a sector-specific ISAC serving nonprofit / mission-driven institutions with limited security resources.

Emerging players

• TechSoup: TechSoup provides discounted technology products and resources to nonprofits worldwide. Comparable as a nonprofit-facing technology enabler serving the same customer segment as NGO-ISAC, though focused on broader IT rather than cybersecurity.

Others

• NGRAVE: While not a direct peer, NGRAVE serves cryptocurrency self-custody and security needs for individuals and organizations. It illustrates an adjacent provider of security tooling to security-sensitive users outside traditional enterprise channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ngo-isac

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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