We are a public-private partnership consisting of cybersecurity and privacy thought leaders, practitioners and enthusiasts and organizations. We enable 500+ smart cities and communities with actionable and legally-defensible guidance.
SSP cross-serves all the SuperClusters and worldwide participants in NIST-led GCTC-Smart Secure Cities and Communities Challenge. It was founded in March 2018 and named Cybersecurity and Privacy Advisory Committee (CPAC) till December 2020.
NIST’s Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) program is a collaborative platform for the development of smart cities and communities. NIST, a bureau of U.S. Department of Commerce, launched the program in 2014 in partnership with other U.S. federal agencies including U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), National Science Foundation, International Trade Administration, and National Telecommunications and Information Administration. GCTC online page
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NIST-aligned impactful guidebooks for smart city initiatives
With thought leaders, influencers and practitioners across sectors
Governments, school, & organization to use cybesecurity and best practices
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Frequently Asked Questions
For more info and about SSP companion entity Cybertrust America, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Our main audiences are local governments and communities worldwide, including state governments, countries, cities, school districts and their stakeholders who have a vision for or aspire to embark on smart city intiatives. As for 2019, there are 500+ participating smart cities and organizations.
SSP is a collaborative forum with a flat organizational structure. Currently three Co-Chairs orchestrate the goals, execution and coordination with other GCTC leadership, superclusters and partner organizations.
Team Members, Point of Contact, Contributors
