GW Center for Cyber Homeland Security

The George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (CCHS) is a nonpartisan research institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. Employing 59 people, CCHS focuses on issues related to homeland security, counterterrorism, and cybersecurity. The organization generates a revenue of $5 million annually. CCHS conducts policy-relevant research and analysis, while also convening policymakers, practitioners, and academics from various sectors, including government, private organizations, and non-profits. Their aim is to develop innovative strategies for addressing current and future threats. CCHS is unique in its integration of the Homeland Security Policy Institute (founded in 2003) and the GW Cybersecurity Initiative. The Center also houses the GW Program on Extremism, dedicated to researching and analyzing violent and non-violent extremism. For more information, you can visit their website at cchs.gwu.edu.