New Era Cybersecurity

The Institute is a multistakeholder Think Tank aimed at creating a more secure and prosperous society by leveraging innovative technologies and fostering partnerships.
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Through its core initiatives, the Institute brings together experts from diverse sectors to develop innovative partnership models and strategies that improve and secure business and economies worldwide.
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Aligning with the UN's AI for Good platform, the Institute champions the responsible and ethical use of AI, particularly in areas like gender equality and sustainable development. Overall, The Tortora Brayda institute is a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where AI and cybersecurity are leveraged responsibly for the greater good.

Cyber Eagle was born from years of deep deliberation and research conducted within the Critical Infrastructure Task Force of the Tortora Brayda Institute for AI & Cybersecurity, a California-based nonprofit think tank dedicated to advancing national resilience.

The Task Force was convened in response to the urgent concerns highlighted by U.S. leaders, including General Paul Nakasone, about the inadequate cybersecurity posture of mid-market critical infrastructure. Smaller utilities, transport hubs, healthcare providers, and manufacturing plants often lacked access to affordable, high-grade defenses. As highlighted in Task Force discussions, these vulnerabilities posed systemic risks—where a single breach could cascade across sectors and jeopardize national security.Over multiple years, the Task Force assembled leading experts from government, industry, and NATO partners to address these gaps.

Its deliberations shaped a framework known internally as “Cyber Eagle”: an integrated approach built on four pillars—outreach and assessment, alignment to standards, solution implementation and monitoring, and funding strategies. This framework became the foundation for a sovereign-grade AI platform capable of simultaneously educating, equipping, and protecting critical infrastructure operators across IT and OT domains.From this crucible of thought leadership and practical design, Cyber Eagle emerged as more than a concept: it became a mission-driven enterprise. Built on insights from the Tortora Brayda Institute’s research and the Task Force’s cross-sector collaboration, Cyber Eagle now delivers the technologies, partnerships, and solutions to defend the 16 sectors of critical infrastructure.

By combining proprietary AI innovations with a federated marketplace of vetted vendors, Cyber Eagle ensures that even mid-sized entities can access sovereign-level defense capabilities.Today, Cyber Eagle embodies the Institute’s vision: translating years of strategic dialogue into operational reality. What began as an academic and policy-oriented task force has evolved into a global initiative—protecting power grids, water systems, hospitals, transportation networks, and financial institutions with sovereign AI defense, and ensuring resilience in the face of AI-driven, nation-state-enabled cyber threats.

Registered with the ISAO Standards Organization, The NAIC-ISAO is the first information sharing and analysis organization focused on the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.
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This convergence requires the framework, policies, laws, and solutions to support it. To maintain a technological advantage while defending against threats, we must adopt a whole-of-nation approach and operate with cohesion across all sectors.
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The ISAO extends its reach into NATO and has a Cyber Diplomacy practice. Centered around Artificial Intelligence our mission is to support U.S National Security, boost private sector growth, cultivate digital diplomacy and reduce cyber threats.

The Association of U.S. Cyber Forces (AUSCF) provides a platform for cyber veterans to advocate for their needs, connect with a diverse community of experts, and access exclusive resources to enhance their knowledge and skills.

The AUSCF is a nonprofit group. It works to support cybersecurity professionals and advocates for a unified U.S. Cyber Force within the military. The AUSCF focuses on the importance of cybersecurity for national security and for protecting important systems.

Members can stay informed about the latest trends in cybersecurity through various events and actively contribute to the mission of AUSCF through leadership opportunities.

Building Cyber Security (BCS) is a non-profit organization with expertise in managing large-scale real estate and infrastructure to address the growing risk of cyber threats to smart technologies and physical systems.

The organization's mission is to enhance global safety by creating easy-to-use frameworks and standards for cybersecurity in smart buildings and operational technologies. BCS takes existing government standards and translates them into a private-sector framework that businesses can easily adopt.

To encourage companies to invest in these protections, BCS has created a tiered certification program (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum). This program gives businesses a "return on investment" for their cybersecurity efforts. By achieving a higher certification level, companies can demonstrate their commitment to safety, which can lead to better terms on their insurance policies, like reduced premiums. BCS also works with various partners, including technology companies and insurers, to make these solutions more accessible and effective for everyone.