Nonprofit · Cybersecurity Organization

Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Talent, Community & Resilience

Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals. Strengthening Practitioners. Supporting Managed Service Providers.

50+
MSPs Supported
153
Safeguards Mapped
3
Programs Operational
$481,200
2026 Goal
Our Purpose

Strengthening cybersecurity where it is needed most.

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.

CyberRISE team at work
Why We Exist

The Gaps We're Built to Close

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.

1.

Building Future Talent

Developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through real-world experience.

Escalating Risk
2.

Strengthening Practitioners

Providing clarity and actionable guidance for implementing cybersecurity frameworks.

Workforce Gap
3.

Supporting MSPs

Delivering expert guidance and community support during critical security incidents.

Underserved MSPs
Our Mission

CyberRISE strengthens the cybersecurity ecosystem by building the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, strengthening practitioners, and supporting underserved Managed Service Providers through community-driven programs and partnerships.

Programs

How Our Mission Comes to Life

CyberRISE operates as a connected ecosystem of programs. Each program serves a distinct audience while reinforcing shared outcomes across the community

The Hackening

Students & Early Career Professionals

A mentorship-driven pipeline connecting students and early-career professionals with real-world cybersecurity experience while contributing value back to practitioners and MSPs.

Outcome

Real-world experience, mentorship, and workforce readiness

Learn more about The Hackening →

Framework Maps

Cybersecurity Practitioners

Visual tools and structured mappings that help cybersecurity practitioners translate complex frameworks into clear, actionable, repeatable implementation guidance.

Outcome

Practical, actionable understanding of controls and coverage

Learn more about Framework Maps →

MSP911

Managed Service Providers

Rapid-response support for Managed Service Providers facing active cybersecurity incidents or significant operational strain.

Outcome

Stabilization, decision clarity, and improved security posture

Learn more about MSP911 →

"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."

[Student Alumni] — The Hackening Participant
Meet our sponsors

Supported by Mission-Aligned Partners

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.

Be Part of the Mission

CyberRISE is powered by people who believe in practical action and shared responsibility. Volunteer, donate, or partner to support meaningful cybersecurity impact.