Partnering with MM-ISAC

MM-ISAC Partnership Types

• Operational Partners

  MM-ISAC Operational Partners provide the core technology used to support MM-ISAC programs and our members.

  Operational partners provide their technology and platforms to MM-ISAC on a free or deeply discounted basis to help us deliver cutting-edge capabilities to our members.
  
  As an Operational Partner of MM – ISAC, your organization will receive the same benefits of a Sustaining Partner. This involvement allows for the contribution of expertise and insights, driving meaningful innovation. Moreover, such partnerships provide valuable networking opportunities,  enabling connections with industry professionals,  stakeholders, and decision-makers. The collaborative nature of operational partnerships fosters camaraderie and teamwork, promoting mutual learning, best practice sharing, and collective problem-solving. Ultimately, serving as an operational partner not only offers personal and professional growth but also allows for a significant impact on the future of the Mining and Metals industry and how it looks at Cybersecurity.

• Intelligence Partners

  Intelligence partnerships represent collaborative alliances between entities focused on sharing knowledge, expertise, and resources to enhance decision-making, problem-solving, and innovation. These partnerships often involve a range of stakeholders, including businesses, research institutions, governmental  agencies, and non-profit organizations, pooling together their insights and capabilities to tackle complex challenges. Intelligence partnerships facilitate the exchange of critical information, data analysis, and strategic planning to drive meaningful outcomes.  By fostering synergy and cooperation among diverse  stakeholders, intelligence partnerships play a pivotal role in driving progress,  promoting resilience, and shaping a brighter future for Cybersecurity within the mining and metals industry.
  
  With the appropriate information-sharing agreements in place, Intelligence partners will receive the benefits of Silver Industry Partners plus the following:
  
  - Development of joint intelligence reports
  - Bi-directional sharing of industry intelligence information

• Association Partners

  Association partnerships are formed between organizations with shared interests or objectives. These partnerships bring together entities from various sectors, such as businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions, to work towards common goals,  address mutual challenges, and capitalize on collective strengths. Whether it is advocating for policy change, advancing research and innovation, or delivering impactful projects and programs, association partnerships leverage the diverse expertise, resources, and networks of participating entities to achieve greater impact and effectiveness than they could alone. By fostering cooperation and synergy among stakeholders, association partnerships drive positive change, promote sustainability, and enhance the overall well-being of the Mining and Metals industry. 

  The terms of association partnerships are defined in an MoU between the two organizations, but MM-ISAC will always provide association partners with the equivalent of Silver Level Industry Partner benefits. 

• Industry Partners

  Industry Partners are security product and services companies that serve the mining industry.
  
  At their core, they share MM-ISAC's mission and goals: to improve the resilience of the mining and metals industry. 

  To be eligible for an association partnership, organizations must:
  
  1. Offer products and services consistent with the objectives of MM-ISAC

  2. Be recommended by a member company of MM-ISAC or MM-ISAC's CISO-in-Residence