What CyberEdBoard Community does

CyberEdBoard Community is a private, application-gated membership community for C-suite and senior security executives, operated by Information Security Media Group (ISMG). Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company curates a network of CISOs and equivalent leaders responsible for IT, risk, privacy, compliance, governance, audit, and legal functions. Membership is reviewed by the CyberEdBoard Team and an Advisory Committee, with vendor-affiliated CISOs requiring additional approval; the organization explicitly operates without sponsors or sales staff, positioning itself as a peer-driven, neutral community rather than a vendor-influenced platform.

The company's product surface combines a core members-only engagement platform (powered by Hivebrite and accessible at members.cyberedboard.io) with several layered offerings: CyberEd.io, an online education resource providing complimentary access to 1,800+ sessions developed by a faculty of 800+ cybersecurity professionals and eligible for continuing education credits; an Executive Mentor Marketplace for member-to-member mentorship; the Profiles in Leadership interview series compiled into an annual compendium; and CyberEdBoard Talks, an exclusive video interview franchise. The company also produces regional industry events including DACHsec, ManuSec Canada, OTsec USA, and ISMG Studio at Black Hat Asia, with strategic partnerships supporting event production and co-marketing.

CyberEdBoard's revenue model is built on recurring subscription memberships supplemented by event and partnership revenue streams. With 251-500 employees across offices in the US, UK, and India, the company serves members globally and has cultivated an online following exceeding 10 million. Its customer-facing value proposition centers on professional brand enhancement, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing on threat actors and attack vectors, executive-level education, and a trusted environment for vulnerability and risk management discussions, serving organizations across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, technology, and professional services.

Name

CyberEdBoard Community

Legal name

Information Security Media Group, Corp.

Website

https://cyberedboard.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CyberEdBoard is an application-gated, members-only community for CISOs and senior security executives, operated by ISMG. It offers a Hivebrite-powered peer engagement platform, CyberEd.io's 1,800+ session education library, mentor marketplace, and curated regional events across the US, UK, India, and DACH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Cybersecurity Community

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cybersecurity Awareness (All Employees) (EDABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Programs (BPAEANAF), Cybersecurity (EDAAAPAC)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity executive community
• Peer-driven leadership network
• CISO membership platform
• Executive education programs
• Cybersecurity professional networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Private membership-based community for cybersecurity executives. Membership provides access to peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, executive-level education, professional brand enhancement, networking, and intelligence gathering resources worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CyberEdBoard Community operates a private, application-only membership platform for cybersecurity executives (CISOs and equivalents), delivering peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, executive-level education through CyberEd.io (1,800+ sessions developed by 800+ cybersecurity faculty), executive mentorship, professional brand-building resources (Profiles in Leadership, CyberEdBoard Talks), and access to a global network of senior security leaders.

Product overview

CyberEdBoard is a unified private community platform for cybersecurity executives that combines a core members-only social/networking platform with multiple integrated offerings: the main CyberEdBoard Community Platform for peer-to-peer engagement, CyberEd.io for online education (1,800+ sessions), the Profiles in Leadership interview compendium, an Executive Mentor Marketplace, CyberEdBoard Talks video content series, and a dedicated members-only engagement app. The platform is built on the Hivebrite community engagement infrastructure and is operated by Information Security Media Group (ISMG).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CyberEd.io: Online education resource platform accessible to CyberEdBoard members featuring over 1,800 sessions and continuing education credits.
• CyberEdBoard Talks
• Profiles in Leadership

Products and services

• CyberEdBoard Community Membership Platform Premier members-only private community platform for executives and thought leaders in security and IT, providing peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing, executive-level education, professional growth resources, and brand-building exposure for enterprise CISOs.
• CyberEd.io Online Education Resource Online education platform available at no cost to CyberEdBoard members, offering an ever-expanding library of over 1,800 sessions developed and delivered by a faculty of over 800 cybersecurity professionals, where members can earn continuing education credits.
• CyberEdBoard Talks Video Interview Series Exclusive video interview series and fireside chats with cybersecurity thought leaders and industry experts, accessible through the members-only portal for brand amplification and thought leadership content.
• Profiles in Leadership Compendium Published interview compendium highlighting exceptional contributions by executive members globally, featuring over 40 published interviews with cybersecurity leaders from recognized organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 10MM+ online followers network for brand building
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Information Security Media Group (ISMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISMG is the parent organization operating CyberEdBoard. CyberEdBoard is ISMG's CISO community providing unique access to private meetings, resources, events and personal branding activities. ISMG editorial team conducts Profiles in Leadership interview series.
• FortinetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFortinet partnered with CyberEdBoard for an exclusive panel discussion on SASE predictions and trends, featuring Fortinet's Alexandra Mehat alongside select CyberEdBoard members.
• QG MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQG Media partners with CyberEdBoard for event production of ManuSec Canada, OTsec USA, and DACHsec events, handling registration and event management.
• NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center was built to focus on co-creating cybersecurity tradecraft through collaborations with industry. Morgan Adamski, chief of the center, participated in exclusive CyberEdBoard Talks session on proactive information sharing about adversaries and threats.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is the global, established cybersecurity professional association administering the CISSP credential and a large member base of certified practitioners. Comparable as a cybersecurity education and professional community layer, though broader and practitioner-focused rather than CISO-exclusive.
• ISACA: ISACA is a global professional association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals, offering certifications (CISM, CISA), training, and a large member network. Comparable as a credentialing and continuing education community for senior security leaders.
• Informa (Black Hat / RSA Conference): Informa produces major cybersecurity events including Black Hat, RSA Conference, and Infosecurity Europe, providing executive education and networking at scale. Comparable in global cybersecurity event production and senior-audience engagement, though not a gated membership community.
• SANS Institute: SANS is a leading cybersecurity training, certification, and research organization with extensive online and in-person programs. Comparable in cybersecurity executive training and continuing education content, though not a gated community platform.

Direct peers

• Evanta (a Gartner Company): Evanta operates Gartner's CISO and other C-suite executive communities globally, running invitation-only peer gatherings, summits, and leadership programs. It is the closest direct competitor in the gated CISO community model.
• Executive Networks: Executive Networks runs peer communities for senior executives (including CISOs and other C-suite roles) focused on knowledge sharing, leadership development, and confidential peer learning. Comparable in the members-only, application-driven model.

Emerging players

• SINET (Security Innovation Network): SINET connects the cybersecurity innovation ecosystem — buyers, builders, and investors — through events and programs targeting senior security leaders. Comparable audience of CISOs and security executives engaged in thought leadership.
• Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA): CTA is a nonprofit information-sharing organization of cybersecurity vendors and practitioners focused on threat intelligence collaboration. Comparable in the threat intelligence sharing mission for senior security decision-makers, though narrower than a general executive community.
• CSO (IDG Communications): CSO Online is a long-running cybersecurity executive media brand covering CISO strategy, risk, and leadership. Comparable as a content and audience platform targeting senior security executives, though media-focused rather than community-gated.

Others

• Information Security Media Group (ISMG): ISMG is CyberEdBoard's parent company and a global cybersecurity media organization producing news, events, and education (including the same Profiles in Leadership series). Provides content distribution and editorial infrastructure that powers CyberEdBoard.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CyberEdBoard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyberedboard-community

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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