A Shared Cyber Defense
for New Jersey's Community Banks

Enterprise-grade cyber defense for community banks, delivered through shared infrastructure, privacy-first boundaries, and practical operational support.

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What we're building

A shared capability model designed for community banks operating under real-world constraints.

Radical transparency (foundational)

Every decision and recommendation is explainable and auditable, with evidence and approvals traceable at any time. No black boxes or invisible automation.

Shared security platform

A shared, state-level platform for NJ community banks that delivers collective defense and shared intelligence. Enterprise-grade security without enterprise staffing or cost.

Decentralized by architecture

Local ORBIT Nodes run analysis inside each bank while intelligence is federated. Raw telemetry never leaves the institution.

Verified defense (MITRE-aligned)

Threat intel and recommendations are mapped to MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND. Coverage is validated against real adversary behavior, not speculation.

Guaranteed privacy boundaries

Sensitive identifiers are anonymized locally before any correlation. Central intelligence never accesses bank-identifiable data, aligning with GLBA and NJDPA by design.

Global command center

A statewide command view highlights emerging campaigns, correlated vulnerabilities, and shared exposure patterns in real time. Visibility without centralized data collection.

Human-in-the-loop governance

AI proposes, humans approve at both consortium and bank levels. No autonomous actions that can disrupt operations.

NJ cyber-talent pipeline

NJ students contribute to real defense operations while gaining production-grade experience. Security investment that strengthens banks and the local workforce.

Open-source first

Built on open, auditable standards and tooling. Extensible, interoperable, and free from vendor lock-in for long-term trust.

Roadmap 2026

Quarterly milestones for delivery and rollout.

1Q26
Roadmap

Develop MVP of ORBIT Open Source Solution

2Q26
Roadmap

Engage NJ pilot community bank

3Q26
Roadmap

Execute a pilot

4Q26
Roadmap

Implement for the first bank and scale for other banks

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for community banks evaluating shared cyber defense.

NJSecure is built for New Jersey community banks that need enterprise-grade defense, but cannot justify enterprise-scale security staffing, tooling, or vendor overhead.
We start with the gaps that most often slow down community banks: detection visibility, consistent response workflows, and shared threat intelligence that does not require sensitive data sharing.
Participation does not require sharing customer data. Bank telemetry stays isolated, and any shared insights are anonymized with explicit data boundaries and governance.
No. NJSecure complements existing controls and vendors. The goal is to increase coverage and operational maturity, not to replace what already works.
Pilots are scoped and time-bound with clear success criteria. We align on data boundaries, define the initial coverage set, and deliver a concrete plan for next milestones.
ORBIT is the shared security platform approach behind NJSecure. It focuses on practical, maintainable detection and response workflows that can be sustained by community bank teams.
Clear visibility into priority risks, a defined response workflow, and measurable improvements in detection coverage and response readiness—without adding unmanageable operational load.
Start with a pilot conversation to align on scope and constraints. We will outline a staged plan tailored to your institution and its operational realities.

General inquiries

Have a question about NJSecure, partnerships, or the broader mission? Reach out and we will route you to the right team.

  • Program and partnership questions
  • Media or public-sector coordination
  • Community bank introductions

Prefer email? Reach us at:

satya.vithala@njsecure.org

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