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Find a number of links to organizations and coalitions concerned with the issues.

Anti-Phishing
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(http://www.antiphishing.org/)
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming
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Anti-Spyware
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(http://www.antispywarecoalition.org/)
The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies. Composed of anti-spyware software companies, academics, and consumer groups, the ASC seeks to bring together a diverse array of perspective on the problem of controlling spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.

Consortium for School Networking
(http://www.cosn.org/)
The Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) is an association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders. 

The CyberSmart! Education Co.
(http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/)
CyberSmart! fosters 21st century skills to prepare students and educators for achievement in today's digital society.

Enough is Enough
(http://www.enough.org/)
Enough is Enough is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to make the Internet
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Generation YES
(http://www.genyes.com/)
Generation YES programs teach students to solve technology problems in their schools and communities. Generation YES programs include: GenYES (students helping teachers with classroom technology), TechYES (student technology literacy certification
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Getnetwise
(http://getnetwise.org)
This site is a useful source for families to learn how to protect themselves from online danger and create the safest online experience possible.  The glossary and kid sites are a great resource for parents teaching their children about the Internet.

iKeepSafe
(http://www.ikeepsafe.org/)
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition is a broad partnership of governors and/or first spouses, attorneys general, public health and educational professionals, law enforcement, and industry leaders working together for the health and safety of youth online.

International Society for Technology in Education
(http://www.iste.org/)
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE works to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education.

Internet Storm Center
(http://isc.sans.org/about.html)
The ISC was created in 2001 following the successful detection, analysis, and widespread warning of the Li0n worm
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iSafe
(http://www.isafe.org/)
iSafe is a non-profit foundation that works in Internet safety education. The goal is to educate students on how to avoid dangerous, inappropriate, or unlawful online behavior.

Microsoft's Security At Home
(http://www.microsoft.com/protect/default.mspx)
Microsoft's Security At Home provides advice for families and home users to protect themselves online. They provide frequent security updates on current worms, frauds, and security products.  

Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center
(http://www.msisac.org)
The MS-ISAC is a collaborative organization with participation from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, local governments and U.S. Territories. The mission of the MS-ISAC, consistent with the objectives of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, is to provide a common mechanism for raising the level of cyber security readiness and response in each state and with local governments. The MS-ISAC provides a central resource for gathering information on cyber threats to critical infrastructure from the states and providing two-way sharing of information between and among the states and with local government.

NASCIO
(http://nascio.org/)
NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives and managers from state governments across the United States. NASCIO provides two topical Newsbriefs which you may sign up for to be delivered via email to you each week on Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security. NASCIO also conducts various research and issue briefs.

National Center for Victims of Crime
(http://www.ncvc.org/)
The National Center for Victims of Crime is one of the nation’s leading victim advocacy organizations. The National Center can provide direct assistance to victims and link victims to help through its National Crime Victim helpline 1-800-FYI-CALL. Their website provides a broad range of information on a variety of victim topics.

National Cyber Security Division
(http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0839.shtm)
The National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) works collaboratively with public, private and international entities to secure cyberspace and America's cyber assets.

NetSmartz
(http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx)
NetSmartz is a safety resource from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses activities to teach Internet safety.

Onguardonline.gov
(http://www.onguardonline.gov)
Onguardonline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help consumers be on guard against Internet fraud, secure their computers, and protect their personal information.  This site is a useful source of information for quick facts about cyber security and steps the consumer can use to protect themselves.  There is also a link where consumers can file complaints to help local and federal law enforcement identify and stop hackers, identity thieves and scam artists.

The Socrates Institute
(http://www.socratesinstitute.org/)
The Socrates Institute is a non-profit organization that develops and evaluates educational programs.

State Educational Technology Directors Association
(http://www.setda.org/)
Founded in the fall of 2001, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is an association representing the state directors for educational technology. SETDA's goal is to improve student achievement through technology.

US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
(http://www.us-cert.gov/)
US-CERT  is the result of a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and the public and private sectors.  US-CERT  provides a way for citizens, businesses, and other institutions to communicate and coordinate directly with the United States government about cyber security.  This site is a useful source of high level cyber security information.

US Department of Education
(http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml)
ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competeitiveness by fostering education excellence and ensuring equal access.

Web Wise Kids
(http://www.webwisekids.org/)
Web Wise Kids is an organization that offers fun, challenging and interactive simulations based on real-life criminal cases. Each program has been designed specifically for use with young people in classrooms and computer labs.