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MITRE

MITRE operates as a federally funded research and development center providing cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, and security research across government and industry sectors.

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MITRE operates as a federally funded research and development center that serves the public interest across multiple domains of cybersecurity and national security. The organization functions as a not-for-profit corporation working with government agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners to advance cybersecurity capabilities and knowledge.

The organization is widely recognized for developing the MITRE ATT&CK framework, a comprehensive knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures based on real-world observations. This framework has become an industry standard for threat modeling, security assessments, and defensive planning across organizations worldwide.

MITRE's cybersecurity portfolio includes threat intelligence research, vulnerability analysis, and security technology development. The organization operates multiple research centers and laboratories focused on advancing defensive capabilities against emerging cyber threats. Their work spans areas including malware analysis, network security, cryptography, and secure software development.

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program represents another significant MITRE contribution to the cybersecurity community. This standardized identifier system for publicly known cybersecurity vulnerabilities enables consistent vulnerability tracking and management across security tools and databases globally.

Government agencies, defense contractors, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure operators rely on MITRE's research and frameworks for threat assessment and security planning. The organization's work directly influences cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices across both public and private sectors.

MITRE also operates federally funded research centers including the National Cybersecurity FFRDC and supports various government cybersecurity initiatives. Their research contributes to national cybersecurity strategy development and helps shape the broader understanding of evolving threat landscapes.

The organization's position as a neutral, non-commercial entity allows it to facilitate collaboration between government agencies, academic researchers, and industry partners. This unique role enables MITRE to address complex cybersecurity challenges that require coordinated research and development efforts across multiple stakeholders in the cybersecurity ecosystem.