About
Virginia Fusion Center – Cyber Intelligence Unit
Established October 2016, the Cyber Intelligence Unit (CIU) was created to address an identified need to better understand the cyber risk posed to the Commonwealth of Virginia and its constituents. The CIU is housed within the Virginia Fusion Center which operates as a focal point within the Commonwealth of Virginia for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of timely threat intelligence between the federal government and state, local, and private sector partners.
Mission
The Cyber Intelligence Unit strives to bolster the cyber security posture of the Commonwealth of Virginia through the application of intelligence and operational support of partner agencies and stakeholders.
Core Function
Information Sharing
Information sharing is a collective responsibility. Please join us in making Virginia more cyber secure by becoming a partner of the Virginia Fusion Center.
Central to the CIU’s mission, information sharing is a critical component in reducing Virginia’s cyber risk. The CIU works to rapidly collect, analyze, and disseminate cyber threat information to its partners to improve their security and the security of the Commonwealth. Information sharing is a collective responsibility – please join us in making Virginia more cyber secure by becoming a partner of the Virginia Fusion Center.
Operational Support
Cyber threats present unique and complex challenges for organizations on a daily basis. The CIU works to provide support and resources to its partners seeking assistance as a result of a cyber incident.
Incident Response
Occasionally, a cyber incident may overwhelm the capabilities of a single organization. The Virginia Fusion Center is here to assist in coordinating state and federal resources to help your organization respond to and recover from a cyber incident