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The purpose of the council is to help people and organizations learn and grow in the pursuit of performance excellence in the cybersecurity sector.
Our Mission and Vision
Get to Know Us
Mission: To improve the practice of leadership and management, innovation, resilience, and strategy in pursuit of performance excellence in the Cybersecurity sector.
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Vision: To be the global academic thought leader in the identification and sharing of world-class business practices in the Cybersecurity sector.
Our Objectives
Connection with a Quality Framework
The council plays a critical role in promoting excellence and performance improvement in organizations in the United States. By aligning sector-specific insights and recommendations with national and state-level issues, the NLACE ensures that the Framework remains relevant and contributes to the overall improvement of organizational performance and excellence in the United States.
Our Work
Use your expertise and join a committee. Committees will be created by the council members to ensure that the council focuses on the areas of greatest demand.
Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy
Cybersecurity Technology & Innovation
Committee Focus
This committee works on shaping cybersecurity strategies that address the evolving landscape of cyber threats, promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, and influencing policy-making to strengthen cyber resilience.
Cybersecurity Education & Awareness
Committee Focus
To oversee conversations and recommendations that promote cybersecurity awareness, education, and training initiatives aimed at building a knowledgeable workforce and informed public.
Committee Focus
This committee is tasked with identifying cutting-edge solutions, fostering innovation in cybersecurity practices, and facilitating the adoption of advanced technologies to protect against sophisticated threats
Incident Response & Recovery
Committee Focus
This committee involves discussions about developing incident response plans, coordinating incident management efforts, and establishing best practices for rapid recovery and continuity of operations.
Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance
Committee Focus
Oversees the discussions on implementing governance structures and compliance frameworks that ensure cybersecurity policies and standards are effectively integrated across organizations.
Investment and Benefits
Members of our National Councils receive access to the Institute for Performance Excellence for ALL employees of their organization.
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- Participation in online roundtables and an in-person (hybrid) council Summit, whose conclusions will result in a white paper(s) and an annual report to be distributed to industry leaders and key elected officials.
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Inclusion in a council member-only, online community for networking and helping to accomplish the council's mission.
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You will be recognized annually in our Journal of Performance Excellence, in white papers, and on our website.
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Quarterly engagement with an Insider Group of Experts through online roundtables, providing council members with ongoing industry-focused presentations that support their professional growth and enhance their ability to deliver best practices within their fields.
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Opportunity to publish on the Institute for Performance Excellence website becoming a trusted voice of excellence in our peer-reviewed publications, the Institute for Performance Excellence Knowledge Center, and our Thought Leadership Blog Series.
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Valuable brand recognition, as a nationally recognized leader and innovator in your Industry.
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Membership badge to be used on websites, LinkedIn, or other social profiles.
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Professional Profile on the Institute for Performance Excellence showcasing your position as Council Member.
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Membership Fee:
We do require an annual investment from our National Council members. This is a nominal fee and helps cover the increasing costs of providing cutting-edge community platforms, establishing best practice guides for industry leaders to learn and grow from, and providing guidance to organizations and individuals throughout the world about how to utilize a quality framework to reach their goals.