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Protecting the Builders of Tomorrow

With your help we can Secure startups with world-class cybersecurity support at zero fees.

With your collaboration we provide early-stage startup founders with CISO-level services to help them build and manage robust security systems. Whether it’s by planning, architecture design, or advisory, we’re available to support them every step of the way for free.

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What we Expect

From our volunteers

  • Passion for helping early stage startups
  • Time dedication (At most 5 hours of your time)
  • Familiarity with Open Source Tools

“Together, we secure the next generation of startups from global cyber threats.”

Categories

Choose the role that best fits your skills and experience level.

Volunteers

Contribute their skills to support cybersecurity initiatives, from technical tasks to creative and operational roles.

Technical Fellows

Senior experts with at least 10 years of experience who lead critical initiatives, mentor volunteers, and work closely with the founder to deliver impactful results.

Advisory Board Members

Accomplished leaders who provide strategic guidance and mentorship to shape the direction of our mission.

Free CISO Support

Why Join Us?

Social Impact

Be part of a social-impact, mission-driven initiative protecting startup founders and innovators from global cyber threats.

Technical Fellows

Collaboration with a global network of cybersecurity professionals and founders.

Recognition

Gain recognition for your contributions to the cybersecurity community.

Volunteer Roles

Volunteers Role

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support with tasks like cybersecurity research, tool integration, documentation, and operational assistance.
  • Contribute to creative or operational roles such as graphic design, social media management, or NGO coordination.
  • Cybersecurity volunteers would assist with cybersecurity research, documentation, configurations, incident response, workshops for startups, and other technical-related tasks.
  • Passion for cybersecurity or NGO work.
  • Willingness to contribute time and skills.
  • Basic cybersecurity knowledge or other relevant skills (e.g., graphic design, social media management, etc.).
  • Cybersecurity volunteers must demonstrate cybersecurity knowledge or experience.

Technical Fellows Role

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Senior leaders, leading talent in cybersecurity with at least 10 years of experience, who deliver critical cybersecurity support, mentor volunteers, and collaborate with the founder to drive impactful results.
  • At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity.
  • Possess at least two gold-standard certifications or degrees such as CISSP, CCSP, PhD, OSCP, CEH, etc.
  • Proven leadership skills and recognition as a leading cybersecurity expert.

Advisory Board Members Role

Invite Only

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Accomplished leaders who provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and thought leadership to shape the initiative's direction.
  • At least 16 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
  • Demonstrated significant contributions to the industry.
  • Proven strategic thinking and leadership skills.

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We’ve made applying simple,just complete the form below and tell us the category you’re interested in:

Once you submit your details, we’ll be in touch with next steps and onboarding materials.

How to Apply

Volunteers & Technical Fellows

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Advisory Board Members

If you’re interested and meet the requirements, email us your LinkedIn profile or CV.

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At Open Source in Cyber, we empower early-stage founders and startups with the tools, resources, and expertise they need to secure their businesses from cyber threats at zero cost.

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