CyberHawaii

What CyberHawaii does

CyberHawaii is a Hawaii-based non-profit information sharing and analysis organization (ISAO) founded in late 2016 as a state affiliate of CyberUSA, the national cyber organization chaired by former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge. The organization operates a whole-community model that aggregates federal agencies (FBI, NSA Hawaii, DHS/CISA), state and county government, military commands (U.S. Indo-Pacific Command), private-sector enterprises, and educational institutions around a shared mission to mitigate cyber risks, develop educational and workforce pathways, and invest in innovation and economic development for a cyber-secure Hawaii. Its service portfolio spans threat intelligence sharing via the DHS-provided Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), an annual Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference and Future Focus conference, monthly cybersecurity webinars (including the CISA Fortify Cybersecurity Education Series), the Cyber Leader Certification Program in partnership with the Cyber Readiness Institute, multilingual scam-protection resources (English, Hawaiian, Filipino), and the Hui o Hawaii workforce platform connecting defense contractors with Hawaii-based talent.

The organization's underlying technology stack is intentionally lean and partner-dependent: the core threat-sharing platform is DHS's HSIN enclave rather than proprietary infrastructure, while education and outreach are delivered through the website (cyberhawaii.org), Constant Contact newsletters, free webinar series, and downloadable toolkits such as Cyber 101 and the Cyber Readiness Institute Starter Kit. CyberHawaii also serves as secretariat of the Defensive Cyber Industry Consortium (DCIC), a public-private body focused on hardening Hawaii's critical infrastructure.

Commercially, CyberHawaii is a dues-paying membership organization with tiers for Growth Members, Sustaining Members, Strategic Government Partners, and Affiliate Organizations; pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective members are directed to contact the organization. Revenue is supplemented through grants and partnerships (CISA, CRI, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, ClimbHI, Hawaii Defense Alliance), and key programs such as the Cyber Readiness Program and scam-protection resources are offered free of charge. The organization operates with 1–10 employees under its first-ever CEO, Al Ogata, and is governed by a board led by University of Hawaii representatives.

Name

CyberHawaii

Legal name

CyberHawaii

Website

https://cyberhawaii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CyberHawaii is a Honolulu-based non-profit ISAO that aggregates federal, state, military, private-sector, and educational stakeholders in Hawaii to share cyber threat intelligence, deliver cybersecurity education and certifications, and connect defense-economy employers with local workforce talent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Information Sharing Services

NAICS

National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cyber Defense & Information Security (National Security) (BPAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Services (BPAKAHAN)

Keywords

• Information sharing organization
• Cybersecurity education services
• Threat intelligence sharing
• Cyber workforce development
• Cyber resilience programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CyberHawaii is a dues-paying organization comprised of Growth Members, Sustaining Members, Strategic Government Partners, and Affiliate Organizations. Revenue is generated through annual membership fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CyberHawaii is a non-profit information sharing and analysis organization (ISAO) that delivers cybersecurity education, threat intelligence sharing, and workforce development programs to Hawaii-based businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and the general public. The organization uses DHS's Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) as a secure enclave for member threat sharing and offers toolkits, certification programs, webinars, conferences, scam protection resources, and a defense-sector job board.

Product overview

CyberHawaii is a non-profit information sharing and analysis organization (ISAO) offering a portfolio of cybersecurity education, workforce development, and threat-sharing services. The organization operates the CyberHawaii Information Sharing Platform using HSIN for threat intelligence, delivers the Cyber Leader Certification Program and Cyber Readiness Program through the Cyber Readiness Institute partnership, provides cybersecurity webinar series including the Fortify Cybersecurity Education Series, and maintains educational resources including toolkits, scam protection guides, and conference presentations. The Hui o Hawaii Job Board connects defense sector employers with talent. The portfolio functions as a services-based program rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CyberHawaii Information Sharing Platform A secure information sharing and analysis enclave using the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) for sharing cyber threat data among CyberHawaii member organizations, used to synthesize threat intelligence and provide mitigation recommendations.
• CyberHawaii Resources and Toolkits Educational resources including the CyberHawaii Tool Kit for small/medium businesses and nonprofits, CyberDefense 101 Workshop materials, and Cyber Readiness Institute Posters and Starter Kit for building cyber resilience.
• Cyber Leader Certification Program A two-step professional credential program from the Cyber Readiness Institute designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises build a cyber readiness culture and designate cyber leaders within their organizations.
• Cybersecurity Webinar Series Monthly educational webinars including the CyberHawaii/CISA Fortify Cybersecurity Education Series covering topics such as Secure by Demand, Generative AI 101, and Vulnerability Management, plus Cyber Readiness Institute programming.
• Scam Protection Resources Educational materials available in English, Filipino, and Hawaiian languages covering sales scams, charity scams, impersonation scams, and guidance for scam victims.
• Hui o Hawaii Job Board A demand-driven career/workforce platform designed to recruit and hire Hawaii talent in defense economy positions, connecting Department of Defense contractors with individuals seeking opportunities.
• Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference An annual information sharing event designed to support Hawaii's varied communities in being prepared against online criminals, featuring presentations from federal and state agencies, with recorded presentations archived on the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• CyberHawaii has developed workforce pathways connecting K-12 education to cyber degrees and employment in Hawaii's defense sector
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• CyberUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016CyberUSA is the parent organization of which CyberHawaii is an affiliate. Founded with seven state members (Maryland, California, Texas, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Louisiana, Colorado), CyberUSA is chaired by former Governor Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of Homeland Security. CyberHawaii mirrors the national mission focusing on cyber education, innovation, and threat identification.
• Cyber Readiness InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cyber Readiness Institute provides the Cyber Leader Certification Program and free cybersecurity resources for small and medium enterprises. CyberHawaii partners to deliver the Fortify Cybersecurity Education Series and other educational programs, with HAWAII24 as the Champion Referral Code for program registration.
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISA is a strategic government partner providing cybersecurity advisors and co-hosting the Fortify Cybersecurity Education Series with monthly webinars on topics like Secure by Demand and Vulnerability Management. Giovanni Williams serves as Cybersecurity Advisor for CISA.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBI Honolulu Cyber Squad participates in CyberHawaii events, webinars, and threat briefings. The FBI provides intelligence reports (PINs, Flash alerts) on cyber threats and collaborates on the CyberDefense 101 Workshop and other educational programs.
• National Security Agency (NSA) HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSA/CSS Hawaii Kinaole is a strategic government partner. Hawaii is home to NSA's Pacific primary signals intelligence center and Joint Intelligence Operations Center Pacific, contributing to cyber threat awareness and defense initiatives.
• Department of Homeland SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS provides the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) as the secure platform for CyberHawaii's threat sharing activities. DHS also provides training on HSIN usage for member organizations.
• U.S. Indo-Pacific CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Indo-Pacific Command is a strategic government partner. Hawaii's location as home to Indo-Pacific Command drives significant cybersecurity needs for national defense and creates workforce opportunities in the defense sector.
• University of Hawaii SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Hawaii provides leadership through Jodi Ito (Board Chair) and Vassilis Syrmos (Vice Chair). UH is home to GenCyber Camps, NSF Scholarship for Services grants, and provides education and workforce development pathways in cybersecurity.
• Chamber of Commerce HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce Hawaii collaborates with CyberHawaii on the Hui o Hawaii workforce platform connecting defense contractors with job seekers. Jointly supports cybersecurity awareness and economic development initiatives.
• ClimbHImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimbHI partners with CyberHawaii, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and Hawaii Defense Alliance to operate the Hui o Hawaii workforce platform for defense economy positions and career opportunities.
• Hawaii Defense AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHawaii Defense Alliance partners on the Hui o Hawaii platform to connect DoD contractors with talent in Hawaii's defense economy workforce.
• Hawaii Business RoundtablemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic affiliate co-hosting Future Focus conference with University of Hawaii, focusing on cybersecurity, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Better Business Bureau Northwest + PacificmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBB Northwest + Pacific partners on cybersecurity webinars addressing phishing scams, business email compromise, and COVID-19 related cyber threats affecting the community.
• Center for Internet Security (CIS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCIS provides the CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks as global best practices referenced in CyberHawaii's resources for securing IT systems and data.
• SANS InstitutesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSANS Institute resources are referenced in CyberHawaii's additional resources, providing security training and certification programs reaching more than 165,000 security professionals globally.
• Identity Theft Resource CentersupportingTechnology or IntegrationITRC resources are shared through CyberHawaii's additional resources, providing victim support and education on identity theft, data breaches, and scams.
• Defensive Cyber Industry Consortium (DCIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyberHawaii serves as the secretariat of DCIC, a joint effort between Federal/State/Local Governments and Private Industry to harden critical infrastructure cyber defenses and synchronize response during cyber crises. Met with Governor Ige in 2019 to advance security of Hawaii's critical infrastructure sectors.
• Hawaii Pacific HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization providing healthcare sector perspective on cybersecurity. Alan Ito serves on ransomware and telehealth cybersecurity webinars.
• Servco Pacific Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization with Peter Dooher serving as Secretary on the Board of Directors. Servco provides digital strategy and technology perspective.
• ReferentiasupportingTechnology or IntegrationMember organization providing technology expertise. Nelson Kanemoto serves as a Threat & Information Sharing Committee contact.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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