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Partnership

Organizations that do not meet the membership criteria are able to engage with the Auto-ISAC as a strategic partner or community partner. Auto-ISAC's Partnership Programs pursue mutually beneficial interests with eligible organizations and individuals to further the Auto-ISAC's mission.

Programs

Strategic Partnership
For profit companies such as “Solutions Providers” that sell connected vehicle cybersecurity products & services.
- Must be approved by Executive Director and the Membership & Benefit Standing Committee (MBSC).
- Formal agreements: Non-Disclosure Agreement, Strategic Partner Agreement, Statement of Work, and Code of Conduct required.
- In kind contributions allowed. Currently no fee.
- Does not overtly sell or promote product or service.
- Commits to support the Auto ISAC’s mission.
- Engages with the automotive ecosystem, supporting & educating Auto-ISAC Members and its Community.
- Develops value added Partnership Projects to engage with the Auto-ISAC, its Member, and Community.
- Summit Sponsorship allowed for promotion. Summit Booth priority.
- Engagement must provide Member awareness, education, training, and information sharing
- Builds relationships, shares, and participates in information sharing Auto-ISAC activities.
- Supports our mission through educational webinars and sharing of information.
Community Partnership
Community Partners are companies, individuals, or organizations with a complementary mission to the Auto-ISAC, with the interest in engaging with the automotive ecosystem, supporting, and educating Members and the community.
Includes Industry Associations, Government Partners, Academia, Research Institution, Standards Organizations, Non Profit, Technical Experts, Auto-ISAC Sponsors.
- No formal agreement required.
- No approval required.
- Added to Auto-ISAC Community Distro List to stay engaged in Community events and activities.
- Participate in Auto-ISAC Monthly Community Calls.
- Learn what is trending in the ISACs and hear from key leaders during the special topic of interest presentation.
- Added to Auto-ISAC DRIVEN list to receive our daily cyber automotive newsletter.
- Part of the Network with Automotive Community and the extended automotive ecosystem.
- Invitation to attend and support our yearly Summit.

Request Partnership Information

How to be a Community Partner?

Submit your contact information on our Contact us form.
You’ll be added to the DRIVEN Daily Newsletter
You’ll be added to the Monthly COMMUNITY Calls
You’ll be invited to the Auto-ISAC Annual Cybersecurity Summit and TLP:CLEAR events.

How to be a Strategic Partner?

Phase 1: If you are new to the ISAC, first get to know the Auto-ISAC and its activities as a Community partner.
- Understand how ISAC’s work, read DRIVEN emails, attend Community calls, and how you can add value to the Auto-ISAC Member and its Community.
Phase 2: Once you are familiar with the Auto-ISAC and the industry activities, request an initial partnership discussion meeting with our Partner Lead to partnership opportunities.
Phase 3: Apply for a Strategic Partnership! No Fee.
- Sign the Auto-ISAC NDA <no legal changes> and review Auto-ISAC Code of Conduct.
- Prepare a 30-minute value-added (educational or technical) presentation proposal to showcase your expertise in the Automotive/ Cybersecurity field.
- Design a value-added Strategic Partnership Statement of Work (SoW) and complete the Partnership Application Form.
- Discuss and gain final approval on SOW with Auto-ISAC team and Auto-ISAC Membership and Benefits Standing Committee (MBSC).
- Once approved, sign the Strategic Partner Agreement (SPA) <no legal changes> and we’ll get started!
Phase 4: Engage directly with our Members! Implement Strategic Partnership Statement of Work (SoW)!

Please remember that Strategic Partnerships are a method to build relationships with Auto-ISAC Members. Strive to engage with the automotive ecosystem, and support & educate Auto-ISAC Members and its Community.