Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
We lead the National effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to our cyber and physical infrastructure. Likes, retweets, follows ≠ endorsements.
268,703
Followers
111
Following
7,185
Tweets
59.8
Avg Engagement
3,165
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @CISAgov's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2018-02-15
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Washington, DC
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:27.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:32.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsCISAgov's tweets typically receive an average of 623 likes and 343 retweets, indicating moderate to high engagement. Their content is well-received and shared within the cybersecurity community.
27.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
32.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
90,119
Total Likes
104,313
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
19
Median Likes
18
Median Retweets
68
75th Percentile
5,463
Top Tweet
0.22
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
43.5%
Original
6.0%
Replies
41.8%
Retweets
8.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
60.8%
With Links
52.1%
With #Tags
63.0%
With @Mentions
20.1%
With Emojis
194
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.14
Reply/Original Ratio
0.21
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
89.7%
Weekday Posts
10.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 1,360 retweets (42% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, and organizations managing critical infrastructure. They also engage with the broader tech and security community.
Average
Audience Quality
31.4%
Suspicion Index
41.9%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
50.9%
Empty Bio
43.5%
<10 Tweets
8.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
63.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
85.7%
No URL
32.9%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
53,437,254
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
69
75th Percentile Reach
4.1%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
35.4%
Creators
17,707 accounts
21.1%
Consumers
10,528 accounts
43.5%
Dormant
21,765 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
1,380
Verified Followers
1.37% of total
13,855
Protected Accounts
13.72% of total
5 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,101,309 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @DeptofDefense | 6,531,990 | - | - |
| @BlackBerry | 3,978,736 | Cybersecurity | Security, Technology, Innovation |
| @CIA | 3,427,089 | Intelligence | National security, defense, intelligence |
| @NYSE | 1,691,638 | Finance | Finance, Investing, Opportunities |
| @SaraCarterDC | 1,505,117 | Journalist | Investigative journalism, National security, Conservative politics |
| @davidaxelrod | 1,448,733 | Political Strategist | Politics, Commentator, Author |
| @LeBronJames | 1,005,322 | - | - |
| @rmartinelli | 803,935 | Politician | Politics, Business, Persecution |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,325 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
54,092
Followers With Bio
46,900
Followers Without Bio
53.56%
% With Bio
46.44%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed11,234
Combined Engagement
3,127
Total Likes
8,107
Total Retweets
2,247
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @USMC: Happy 246th Birthday #Marines! https://t.co/rtuGCc8zzE
We published an open-sourced log4j-scanner derived from scanners created by other members of the open-source community. This tool is intended to help organizations identify potentially vulnerable web services affected by the log4j vulnerabilities: https://t.co/af8uszW8K4
🚨We released an ESXiArgs ransomware recovery script on GitHub to allow organizations to attempt recovery of virtual machines affected by the ESXiArgs ransomware attacks: https://t.co/cXpP1m03yw #StopRansomware
RT @DHSgov: Today, @SecMayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin regarding the heightened threat environment across the…
With @DOE_CESER, @FBI, & @NSACyber, we published a joint advisory on APT cyber tools targeting #ICS & #SCADA devices. Critical infrastructure organizations – especially in the energy sector – should review our recommended proactive mitigations and actions: https://t.co/QY
Key Insights & Takeaways
CISAgov prioritizes open-source collaboration and tool-sharing for cybersecurity. They focus on practical solutions for threat detection and recovery. Their content often includes hashtags and links to external resources for further information.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 268,703
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @CISAgov reveals an growing Twitter presence with 268,703 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 59.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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