The HKI Association is an official multiplier of the Alliance for Cyber Security. The Alliance for Cyber Security was founded in 2012 by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) with the aim of strengthening Germany's resilience against cyber attacks. As a multiplier, the association helps to increase the reach of the Alliance for Cyber Security. For example, the HKI Association ensures that HKI members are promptly informed about critical vulnerabilities in the field of cyber security.