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Center for Internet Security

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Recommend only to your worst enemy - Anonymous employee Center for Internet Security Employee Review

2.0
13 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They do a really great job in providing ample opportunities to connect with one another in fun ways, which is a tough feat being an all-remote company. The employee resource group programming is also really beneficial to anyone looking to learn about DEIB or engage in supporting staff with different abilities. The benefits package was also robust and I was never denied anything I needed.

Cons

Immature, uneducated, and toxic executive leaders are the opposite of their professed values and undermine the positive programming mentioned above. It is the most psychologically unsafe environment I have ever worked in, and many of us tried to speak up or influence change. Executives are more committed to maintaining power than anything else, and they have one another's backs rather than their staff. Somehow, everyone at the top is a martyr. The stress from this place made me so incredibly sick and mentally unwell because leaders don't understand what it takes to get work done. Executives often don't listen to their team to learn, either and just want yes people willing to work overtime to meet their demands. I worked many weekends due to inhumane work demands from psychotic leaders who change their mind too often, don't know what they want, and don't trust the people they hired. As the old adage goes, crap rolls downhill, and they sure do crap a lot up at the top. Additionally, there was no room to grow professionally. Whenever there's an opening, they seem to prefer to hire outside candidates. If you are an individual contributor and that's all you want to be, then it probably won't bother you as much.

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I have been working for CIS now for 3 years and while the past year especially has been full of challenges, I have NEVER worked for an employer who ACTUALLY cares so much about their employees (and they put their money where their mouth is too). One of my favorite parts is the Nourish Your Soul events put on monthly where CIS provides us with 2+ hours of enrichment activities. They reward good work with spot bonuses & raises AND they have preserved the yearly cost-of-living increases.

Cons

Last year was a difficult with Doge cutting our government funding but I am incredibly proud of how the company handled this difficult transition while still expressing how much value their employees bring.

1.0
31 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The organization has talented, hardworking employees who care deeply about their work and the mission. Many teams continue to perform well despite ongoing uncertainty at the executive level.

Cons

The company suffers from a serious executive leadership problem that has significantly damaged employee trust and morale. A large number of employees were laid off, followed shortly by the hiring of multiple new executives. This sequence was difficult for employees to reconcile and created the perception that financial decisions were not aligned with stated priorities or operational realities. Decision-making at the top appears to be driven more by personal preference and executive relationships than by data, performance metrics, or clearly articulated business strategy. Certain executives and initiatives receive strong support regardless of outcomes, while others are deprioritized without transparent explanation. As a result, confidence in the executive leadership team is extremely low across much of the organization, especially of the CEO. While individual executives may be capable, the overall team appears constrained by a culture where dissent is discouraged and alignment is enforced rather than earned. This has led to an environment where employees feel unheard, uncertain about the future, and disconnected from leadership decisions that directly affect their work and livelihoods.

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