Our Mission

To establish the Greater Chicago Area, including Illinois and the Midwest region, nexus of cybersecurity excellence fostering a vibrant ecosystem where organizations, startups, educators, and professionals collaborate to build a secure and thriving digital future.

Objectives

• Train and retain local talent and attract new skilled talent to the region
• Stimulate innovation, job growth, and new company creation
• Promote collaboration and business between companies, government, academic institutions and professional organization in the region
• Connect with and augment Chicago’s rich network of hubs and accelerators 
• Be a resource for companies and individuals as they seek to prepare themselves for a secure digital future

Come back this summer for more details on our roadmap, partners and team.