Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals. Strengthening Practitioners. Supporting Managed Service Providers.
CyberRISE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem through education, real-world experience, and practical support.
We work alongside students, cybersecurity practitioners, Managed Service Providers, and mission-aligned partners to improve resilience where it is needed most.
Cybersecurity has three systemic gaps. MSPs lack incident response depth and collapse under pressure. Frameworks are too abstract for practitioners to implement confidently. Students graduate without the real-world experience employers need. CyberRISE exists to close these gaps by building future talent, strengthening practitioner capability, and supporting MSPs through education, clarity, and community-driven action.
Developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through real-world experience.
Escalating RiskProviding clarity and actionable guidance for implementing cybersecurity frameworks.
Workforce GapDelivering expert guidance and community support during critical security incidents.
Underserved MSPsCyberRISE operates as a connected ecosystem of programs. Each program serves a distinct audience while reinforcing shared outcomes across the community
A mentorship-driven pipeline connecting students and early-career professionals with real-world cybersecurity experience while contributing value back to practitioners and MSPs.
Real-world experience, mentorship, and workforce readiness
Visual tools and structured mappings that help cybersecurity practitioners translate complex frameworks into clear, actionable, repeatable implementation guidance.
Practical, actionable understanding of controls and coverage
Rapid-response support for Managed Service Providers facing active cybersecurity incidents or significant operational strain.
Stabilization, decision clarity, and improved security posture
"CyberRISE connected me to mentors and real-world experience I couldn't have found on my own. The Hackening opened doors I didn't even know existed — and gave me the confidence to walk through them."
CyberRISE is supported by organizations committed to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem through education, workforce development, and resilience. Sponsorship recognition is informational only and does not include endorsement, promotion, or sales activity.
CyberRISE is powered by people who believe in practical action and shared responsibility. Volunteer, donate, or partner to support meaningful cybersecurity impact.