CDA membership reflects
a mindset shift to counter
cyber threats
to OUR digital
economy and democracy
.

As an international non-profit organisation, the CDA supports members and associates in 
reducing loss, advancing cyber maturity and strengthening resilience against cyber threats.


BECOMING A MEMBER

NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE

Join a trusted community dedicated to strengthening cyber resilience and protecting critical sectors. The CDA offers two membership types – Core and Associate – designed to meet different organisational needs.

Whichever path you choose, membership connects you to a collaborative alliance focused on insight, action and real-world impact.

CORE MEMBERSHIP

Designed for financial organisations, Core Membership provides access to the complete range of CDA core services and full participation across all working groups and special interest action groups.Whichever path you choose, membership connects you to a collaborative alliance focused on insight, action and real-world impact.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Complete access to high-confidence intelligence and insights
  • Participation in all operational working groups
  • Access to CDA expert talks and training
  • Direct influence on CDA strategy, direction and priorities 
  • Enhanced capability through deep sector-specific collaboration
  • Engagement in collective defence activities
  • Opportunities to collaborate and share best practice
  • Board member opportunities
  • Seconded staff placement
  • Bespoke onboarding to capture your organisation’s essential points of contact to receive relevant outputs for their role and interests and other key information.
  • Separate introduction and familiarisation briefings for leaders and operational teams (with quarterly update sessions for new joiners).
  • CDA point of contact for the onboarding process.
  • Overview briefings for each working group that your staff join (Core Members only).

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Open to organisations across financial and wider sectors, Associate Membership delivers essential cyber services to strengthen protection and resilience.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Access to core intelligence and threat insights
  • Monthly Summary of trend analysis and statistics
  • Connection to a trusted cross-sector network of Associate Members 
  • Mitigation of malicious domains targeting their brand
  • Access to CDA expert talks and training

OUR CORE MEMBERS