Why Join CILA?


Becoming a member of CILA means gaining a direct voice in shaping cybersecurity policy while securing opportunities that drive business growth. As state and local governments ramp up cybersecurity regulations and funding, your involvement ensures that the industry’s interests are protected and prioritized. Membership provides exclusive access to legislative insights, advocacy initiatives, and key decision-makers, giving your company a competitive edge in procurement, policy influence, and public positioning. Join CILA today and be part of the coalition leading the future of cybersecurity legislation and funding.

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Key benefits

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Influence Policy & Legislation

Advocate for state laws and funding that benefit cybersecurity businesses.

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Secure
State
Funding

Ensure increased cybersecurity investment w/o impacting private-sector procurement.

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Drive
Business
Growth

Protect revenue opportunities
by aligning state policies with industry needs.

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Gain Exclusive Insights

Stay ahead of new regulations, funding trends, and legislative actions.

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Public
Relations & Branding

Position your company as a trusted partner in state cybersecurity initiatives.

Membership Plans

Associate Member

✅ Access to legislative updates & policy reports
✅ Invitations to general networking events
✅ Participation in select advocacy initiatives

Strategic Partner

✅ All Professional Member benefits
✅ Direct engagement with policymakers & legislators
✅ Featured branding & PR opportunities through CILA media
✅ Invitations to exclusive roundtable discussions

Professional Member

✅ All Associate Member benefits
✅ Direct participation in working groups & advocacy efforts
✅ Early access to funding insights & procurement opportunities
✅ Company listing on the CILA website

Industry Leader

✅ All Strategic Partner benefits
✅ VIP access to legislative briefings & closed-door policy discussions
✅ Priority positioning in advocacy initiatives & government outreach
✅ Personalized legislative strategy & policy consulting