MassCyberCenter

What MassCyberCenter does

MassCyberCenter is a state-funded cybersecurity ecosystem coordinator and a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), a quasi-public Massachusetts entity headquartered in Westborough with an additional office in Boston. Founded in September 2017 as the Cybersecurity Growth and Development Center, the organization was formally codified by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2022 and now operates as the Commonwealth's designated hub for convening public-sector, private-sector, and academic stakeholders around cyber resiliency, with leadership from Director John Petrozzelli and a core staff of four (plus a broader Massachusetts Cybersecurity Strategy Council of senior industry executives). Its portfolio of programs—rather than commercial products—includes the Commonwealth SOC Range Initiative (Cyber Ranges and SOC facilities at Bridgewater State University, Mass Bay Community College, Salem State University, Springfield Technical Community College, and UMass Lowell, offering over 2,300 training labs), the Cybersecurity Mentorship Program (337 students from 41 schools matched with 123 mentors from 80 companies), the Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Grant Program (up to $50,000 per recipient for SOC services), the Alternative Cyber Career Education (ACE) Grant Program, the CyberSecureDeck tabletop card game, Minimum Baseline of Cybersecurity frameworks for municipalities and small businesses (aligned to CIS Critical Security Controls), monthly Healthcare Provider cybersecurity calls, and the annual Massachusetts Cybersecurity Month and Massachusetts Municipal Cybersecurity Summit (sixth iteration May 2026).

The business model is non-commercial: MassCyberCenter is funded via state government appropriations flowing through MassTech, does not charge municipalities or end users for its services, and disburses grants outward (e.g., $300,000 to UMass Lowell for SOC establishment in October 2025; $198,542 to four training programs via ACE in June 2025) rather than generating sales revenue. Service delivery for SOC functions (Managed Detection and Response, Extended Detection and Response, advisory) is executed through the partner nonprofit CyberTrust Massachusetts, and the center's distribution reach spans all 351 Massachusetts municipalities, plus small businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and Defense Industrial Base companies that receive resilience support through the UMass Lowell SOC. The MassCyberCenter does not develop proprietary technology products—its "technology" comprises content frameworks, training curricula, guidance resources, and the CyberSecureDeck card game—positioning it as a policy-driven convening and capacity-building body rather than a software vendor.

Name

MassCyberCenter

Legal name

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

Website

https://masscybercenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MassCyberCenter is a Massachusetts state-funded division of MassTech that convenes the Commonwealth's cybersecurity ecosystem, runs the SOC Range Initiative at four universities, manages grant programs for municipalities and small businesses, and delivers workforce development and minimum-baseline cybersecurity frameworks to 351 Massachusetts municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Cybersecurity Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity ecosystem programs
• Workforce development initiatives
• Municipal cybersecurity services
• Cybersecurity grant funding
• Cyber range training

Headquarters

HQ city

Westborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: MassCyberCenter is a division of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), funded through state government appropriations and legislative codification. Revenue comes from Massachusetts state budget allocations rather than commercial revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MassCyberCenter operates as the state-designated cybersecurity coordination hub for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, delivering workforce development programs, cybersecurity training tools, minimum baseline guidance frameworks, and grant funding. It administers programs such as the Cybersecurity Mentorship Program, Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Grant Program, ACE Grant Program, Commonwealth SOC Range Initiative, and the CyberSecureDeck card game, while serving as the convening body that connects municipalities, small businesses, healthcare providers, defense industrial base firms, academia, and private-sector cybersecurity leaders.

Product overview

MassCyberCenter is a government-funded cybersecurity center that operates as a coordination and programs organization rather than a single unified product. Its portfolio consists of training and educational tools (CyberSecureDeck card game), workforce development programs (Cybersecurity Mentorship Program, Jobs Board), guidance frameworks (Minimum Baseline for Municipalities and Small Business), infrastructure initiatives (Commonwealth SOC Range Initiative with Cyber Ranges at universities), grant programs (Cyber Resilient Massachusetts and ACE grants), monthly educational calls for healthcare providers, citizen resources (Life's Work on the Go), and an annual awareness campaign (Massachusetts Cybersecurity Month). These offerings function as interconnected programs under one organizational umbrella, with grants funding SOC infrastructure that provides cybersecurity services to municipalities and small businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CyberSecureDeck Card Game A free downloadable and online-playable cybersecurity tabletop card game that guides players through cybersecurity scenarios focused on identifying threats, addressing vulnerabilities, and practicing incident response (Identifying, Protecting, Detecting, Responding, and Recovering). It is designed for organizations to foster cyber-aware culture and train employees.
• Cybersecurity Mentorship Program Program matching diverse undergraduate cybersecurity students with industry mentors for career guidance, student projects, and participation in cybersecurity career panels and events. Has supported 337 students from 41 schools with 123 mentors from 80 companies.
• Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Grant Program
• Alternative Cyber Career Education (ACE) Grant Program
• Commonwealth SOC Range Initiative Program establishing Security Operations Center (SOC) and Cyber Range facilities at colleges and universities statewide (Bridgewater State, Mass Bay, Salem State, Springfield Technical). Provides Managed Detection and Response, Extended Detection and Response, vulnerability assessments, advisory services, training labs, crisis simulations, and team cyber exercises across over 2,300 labs.
• Health Care Provider Cybersecurity Monthly Calls
• Minimum Baseline of Cybersecurity for Municipalities
• Minimum Baseline of Cybersecurity for Small Business
• Cybersecurity Jobs Board
• Massachusetts Cybersecurity Month
• Life's Work on the Go

Quantifiable outcome

• 337 students mentored through Cybersecurity Mentorship Program across 41 schools with 123 industry mentors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UMass LowellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025MassCyberCenter provided a $300,000 grant to establish a Security Operations Center at UMass Lowell as part of CyberTrust Massachusetts. The SOC provides cybersecurity resiliency and compliance support for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chain and is located within the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor.
• CyberTrust MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyberTrust Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization working closely with MassCyberCenter to manage SOC operations and support Cyber Ranges at colleges and universities across the Commonwealth. The organization receives grant funding to provide cybersecurity services to municipalities, small businesses, and nonprofits.
• Bridgewater State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to a Cyber Range facility and SOC location for CyberTrust Massachusetts. Provides interactive cybersecurity training opportunities and managed 24x7 Endpoint Detection & Response services.
• Springfield Technical Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to a Cyber Range facility and SOC location for CyberTrust Massachusetts. Supports the cybersecurity talent pipeline and provides training labs for organizations statewide.
• Mass Bay Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to a Cyber Range facility providing interactive cybersecurity training including labs, crisis simulations, and team cyber simulations for Massachusetts organizations.
• Salem State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to a Cyber Range facility providing interactive cybersecurity training opportunities for organizations in Massachusetts.
• Cybersecurity Strategy Council MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil includes senior leaders from Mimecast (CEO Peter Bauer), Akamai (CTO Robert Blumofe), CyberArk (Founder/Chairman/CEO Udi Mokady), Rapid7 (President/CEO Corey Thomas), Cybereason (CEO Lior Div), MIT Lincoln Laboratory (Dr. Marc Zissman), Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (Kenneth Montgomery), and other organizations to advise and guide the Center on cybersecurity matters.
• Commonwealth Fusion Center (State Police)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Working Group, providing threat intelligence and cybersecurity coordination for the Commonwealth's public safety and security.
• Massachusetts Emergency Management AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Working Group, contributing to statewide cybersecurity preparedness and incident response coordination.
• Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional nonprofit member-driven organization committed to strengthening member cybersecurity defenses and preparing the region's response to large scale cyber threats through collaborative defense.
• Massachusetts Municipal AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Working Group, representing the Commonwealth's municipal officials and supporting unified policies and information sharing for cybersecurity.
• Massachusetts Health and Hospital AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in healthcare cybersecurity initiatives, collaborating on monthly calls and healthcare-specific cybersecurity resources and best practices.
• MITRE CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical advisor and working group member providing cybersecurity expertise and supporting the development of cybersecurity frameworks and resources for Massachusetts.
• Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency responsible for digital services and cybersecurity for Massachusetts, providing enterprise security policies and municipal technology support through its Office of Municipal and School Technology.
• Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on healthcare provider cybersecurity monthly calls and resources, hosting joint cybersecurity programming with MassCyberCenter.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in the Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Working Group, providing national cybersecurity resources, alerts, and coordination.
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing cybersecurity threat intelligence and supporting incident response coordination through the working group.
• Massachusetts Cybersecurity Training & Education Working Group MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncludes 11 colleges (Benjamin Franklin Institute, Boston College, Cambridge College, etc.), 14 universities (MIT, Harvard, Northeastern, Tufts, UMass system, etc.), and 10 community colleges (Berkshire, Bristol, Bunker Hill, etc.) working on cybersecurity education and workforce development.
• Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the joint data breach report examining origins and patterns of breaches against Massachusetts-based entities in 2024, presented at the Municipal Cybersecurity Summit.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mass_Tech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/massachusetts-technology-collaborative
• Instagraminstagram.com/masstechcollaborative

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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