Our Story & Leadership

Connecting People to Purpose in Cybersecurity

CyberRISE was formed to address gaps in cybersecurity workforce development, clarity, and support through a coordinated, community-driven approach.

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2024

Founded

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501(c)3

Registered Nonprofit

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Our Origin

Why CyberRISE exists.

Cybersecurity threats continue to grow in scale and complexity, while many organizations lack the resources, clarity, or workforce needed to respond effectively. Demand for skilled professionals continues to outpace supply. MSPs face increasing risk with limited support.

CyberRISE was formed by experienced cybersecurity practitioners who recognized these gaps — and chose to address them in ways that no single organization or program could alone.

Every program we run exists to close a specific, real gap — not to duplicate what already exists, but to address what the community actually needs.

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Our Mission

Strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem by building future talent, strengthening practitioners, and supporting Managed Service Providers through community-driven action.

Our Values

The principles that guide every decision we make.

Our values aren't aspirational — they're operational. They shape how we design programs, engage partners, and report on outcomes.

Go-Giver

Always help and give from the heart.

Community First

Always keep the interests of the MSP Community above all else.

Be Authentic

Always align your talents to the greater good.

Our Vision

A resilient, accessible, and well-supported cybersecurity community.

We envision a world where every person who wants to contribute to cybersecurity has a clear pathway in, and every organization that needs support has a community to turn to.

Leadership & Governance

Accountable to the community we serve.

CyberRISE is led by experienced cybersecurity practitioners and governed by a board committed to responsible stewardship, transparency, and mission alignment. Per the CyberRISE charter, the Board of Directors cannot receive any financial gain from the organization.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Matt Lee

President

CISSP, CCSP, CFR, PNPT

Senior Director of Security and Compliance at Pax8. Cybersecurity evangelist, creator of the #lockitup movement, international speaker, author.

Robert Cioffi

Treasurer

CTO and Co-Founder of Progressive Computing, Inc. (1993). Seasoned public speaker and advisor, active in technology communities.

Jason Slagle

Secretary

Unix/Network engineer, President of CNWR, Inc. Specializes in Unix System Administration, Systems Automation with Puppet, Network Design, and Data Center design. Board member at MSPGeek, Inc.

Executive Director

Meet Our Executive Director

Stephen Kellogg

Executive Director

Over 30 years at the intersection of Executive Leadership, Technology, and Military Strategy. Founder and CEO at Blue Helm Technology. Brings deep expertise in workforce development, community building, and strategic partnership.

"Every person who joins CyberRISE — as a student, mentor, or sponsor — becomes part of a community committed to making cybersecurity equitable, sustainable, and resilient. That's the mission. That's the work."

Stephen Kellogg — Executive Director

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

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