Name

CyberWyoming

Legal name

Made Safe in Wyoming

Website

https://cyberwyoming.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Laramie

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. Membership Fees: Tech companies and organizations pay annual or biennial membership fees. Founding members pay $1,500 every 2 years, regular members pay $500 annually, sponsors pay $700 annually, and alumni pay $200 annually.
2. Program Fees: The Made Safe Program has a suggested price of $2,000 for the 7-month training program, but operates on a pay-what-you-can model with scholarships available through member and sponsor support. This ensures accessibility for micro-businesses.
3. Donations: The CyberWyoming Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that accepts donations to support cybersecurity education, awareness, and outreach programs for Wyoming communities. Donations can be earmarked for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CyberWyoming delivers a 7-month, one-on-one, on-the-job cybersecurity training program (Made Safe Program, now rebranded as CyberUSA) designed specifically for micro-businesses with no IT staff, using social work theories of behavior change. The organization also operates registered apprenticeship programs in IT and cybersecurity occupations, an annual cybersecurity competition for small businesses, K-12 educational programs including video challenges and LEGO-based cyber attack/defense kits, and community awareness initiatives like the weekly Hacker's Brief scam alert newsletter and senior fraud prevention resources.

Product overview

CyberWyoming is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity education and training programs focused on micro-businesses, workforce development, and community outreach. The flagship offering is the Made Safe Program (recently rebranded as CyberUSA for national expansion), a 7-month cybersecurity training and competition program. The organization provides workforce development through Registered Apprenticeship programs in IT Specialist, Cybersecurity Technician, IT Manager, Computer Network Architect, and Cybersecurity Business Counselor roles. Educational programs include Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge, Legos Attack & Defense Models, MAGIC Capture the Flag challenge, Teens Exploring Careers Camp, and ongoing webinars. Community outreach includes the Hackers Brief scam alert newsletter, WyoCAN grassroots committee, Senior Resources, and the annual Cyber Cheyenne conference. The portfolio also includes add-on modules like No Think Cyber Training Plans and Business Notification List services. CyberWyoming serves businesses, educators, seniors, students, and community organizations through programs that are free or low-cost, interactive, and innovative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Made Safe Program: A 7-month one-on-one on-the-job training program for micro-businesses based on social work theories of behavior change to manage cybersecurity risks
• CyberUSA

Products and services

• Made Safe Program (now CyberUSA) A 7-month, one-on-one, on-the-job training program for micro-businesses based on social work theories of behavior change. Provides personalized cybersecurity counseling, security team definition, gap analysis, employee policy development, and ongoing maintenance planning.
• Cybersecurity Competition for Small Businesses An annual competition where small businesses work one-on-one with CyberWyoming professionals and judges over 6-7 months to improve their cybersecurity posture. Features a right-sized Cyber Risk Score and competition categories for businesses with no technical help, contracted technical help, and technical help on staff.
• Apprenticeship & Internship Programs Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor offering five apprenticeship programs: IT Specialist, Cybersecurity Technician, IT Manager, Computer Network Architect, and Cybersecurity Business Counselor. Programs include paid on-the-job training and Department of Labor approved certificates.
• Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge An annual school video challenge for grades 6-12 where teams receive $50-$100 for equipment (or pizza) and prizes to create cybersecurity safety videos. Teaches script writing, video production, and research techniques.
• Legos Attack & Defense Models DIY LEGO attack-and-defense instruction kit priced at $25 for teachers, club sponsors, or homeschoolers. Includes materials list, videos, example Python programs, and Wyoming Computer Science Standards mapping. Teaches engineering, circuitry, networking, and Python programming.
• MAGIC Capture the Flag Cybersecurity Puzzle Challenge Entry-level Capture the Flag puzzle challenge sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) and Wyoming Department of Education CTE Division. Open to high school, college, and non-traditional students interested in cybersecurity careers.
• Hackers Brief Weekly scam alert newsletter combining national fraud alerts with Wyoming citizen reports of phishing, smishing, and scam phone calls. Distributed across numerous local news outlets and organizational newsletters throughout Wyoming.
• CyberWyoming Webinars for Micro Businesses Ongoing webinar series covering cybersecurity topics, AI tools, insurance, succession planning, and business security for micro-businesses. Includes the Secure Your Small Business 8-part series and industry-specific sessions for real estate, accounting, and food service.
• Teens Exploring Careers Camp Free experiential camp curriculum for community colleges and universities exploring digital careers. Features mock hospital and murder mystery scenarios to teach incident response, data protection, and business cybersecurity planning.
• Senior Resources / Senior Scam Alerts Scam alert information and resources specifically for seniors, including scam alert flyers distributed with meal deliveries, webinars, and collaborations with Wyoming AARP, WyCOA, and Wyoming Department of Aging.
• No Think Cyber Training Plans No-think security awareness implementation plans for micro-businesses without technical help. Based on marketing principles with monthly awareness campaigns covering phishing, passwords, remote work, and cyberpsychology. Includes posters, weekly emails, activities, and videos.
• Business Notification List Free notification service alerting businesses about scams spotted by others. Reviews national notifications and local reports, redacting personal information before distribution to subscribers.
• Cyber Cheyenne Conference Annual one-day cybersecurity summit at Laramie County Community College. Brings together IT professionals, manufacturing experts, policymakers, and community members for keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking.
• CyberUSA Podcasts Podcast series by CyberUSA featuring timely insights, expert voices, and practical perspectives on cybersecurity. Includes UP FRONT series and episodes featuring national cybersecurity leaders, government officials, and industry practitioners.
• Cybersecurity Business Counselor (CBC) Training Training program for business advisors to become Cybersecurity Business Counselors. Teaches how to guide small business clients through the Made Safe Program using non-technical language and behavior change principles. Includes online learning portal, virtual classroom training, and on-the-job training.
• AI Product Research Research rating leading AI products red, yellow, or green for privacy and security. Available as a flyer for businesses to evaluate AI tools and add-ons for data protection.
• Build Once. Use Everyday. AI Workshop Series Series of 6 practical AI workshops using Claude AI for solopreneurs, nonprofits, and microbusiness leaders. Covers email automation, document creation, project management, and SOP conversion.

Quantifiable outcome

• On average, program participants reduced their risks by over 70%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CyberUSAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018CyberWyoming became an affiliate of CyberUSA in April 2018, gaining access to national content and outreach programs. In 2026, CyberWyoming rebranded the Made Safe Program as CyberUSA for national expansion, extending the proven cybersecurity education model from Wyoming to communities across the United States.
• Wyoming Department of Workforce ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for apprenticeship grants and workforce development. Wyoming Apprenticeships offer paid training programs, and employers can access apprenticeship grants, internship grants, and business training grants through the department.
• Wyoming Department of Education, CTE DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create teacher resource webinars and sponsor student programs. The CTE Division sponsors MAGIC Capture the Flag Challenge registration for Wyoming teams and the Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge.
• Wyoming State LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the Wyoming State Library and Wyoming CAN Committee to develop the Cyber-in-a-Box School Video Challenge. The program includes monthly canned 10-minute programs distributed at local libraries to increase cyber safety in Wyoming communities.
• Wyoming SBDCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership to deliver cybersecurity webinars and training for small businesses. Wyoming SBDC Network Cybersecurity Program provides educational content covering current threats and best practices.
• Little Mountain StrategiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer small businesses a free tabletop exercise that strengthens cybersecurity preparedness through improved planning, decision-making, and communication during potential IT crises.
• Casper CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing the Teens Exploring Careers Camp curriculum. The camp was developed by Casper College and CyberWyoming Alliance, with two experiential scenarios: Mock Hospital and Murder Mystery.
• MAGIC (Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to sponsor student Capture the Flag Puzzle Challenge. Wyoming Department of Education pays registration for teams, and CyberWyoming Alliance sends pizza to participants. Shoshoni High School placed 5th in the nation in 2023.
• Wyoming CAN CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots committee launched in June 2019 to make Wyoming the most cyber secure state in the nation. The committee creates strategy and communications plans for statewide cybersecurity awareness, unique among U.S. states.
• Wyoming AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Wyoming AARP, WyCOA, Wyoming Department of Aging, and FTC to provide scam alert information in flyer format sent with senior meal deliveries across Wyoming.
• Wyoming Coalition of Older Adults (WyCOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in senior scam alert program, distributing fraud prevention information to senior citizens across Wyoming.
• Wyoming Department of AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in senior scam alert flyer program. Title IIIB funds can be used by Wyoming senior centers for printing costs associated with providing flyers to senior clients.
• Wyoming Office of ApprenticeshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Wyoming Office of Apprenticeship to operate Registered Apprenticeship programs as an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Program.
• CompTIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompTIA Academic Partner status. Discounted learning programs and tests available through partnership for apprenticeship participants.
• Girl SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Girl Security to offer mentorship program welcoming young women to explore national security careers through their program.
• PDS ManagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for IT Specialist Registered Apprenticeship program. Austin Banks graduated after 19 months of study and on-the-job learning. PDS Manage represents the second cohort through the program.
• Wyoming Press AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Hacker's Brief is distributed across numerous local news outlets through partnership with the Wyoming Press Association, providing statewide reach for fraud alerts.
• Capitol CommunicationsminorOthersMember/Sponsor offering free baseline employee cybersecurity assessment to Wyoming Cybersecurity Competition participants.
• DigeTeks LLCminorOthersMember/Sponsor offering free Dark Web Scan to competition participants.
• HUB InternationalminorOthersMember/Sponsor offering free cyber insurance policy consultation for competition participants.
• Wyo SUPPORTminorOthersMember/Sponsor providing 2 Yubikeys and free 2-hour cybersecurity training session to Small Business No IT Help category winner.
• Arsenal DevminorOthersMember/Sponsor offering Tech & Coffee Chat sessions with virtual $5 Starbucks gift card for competition participants.
• PC MaticminorOthersSponsor of the Tech Support Scam webinar featuring Jeff and Mary's experience with fraud.
• First Federal Bank & TrustminorOthersSponsor of the Hacker's Brief public service announcement in the Sheridan Press newspaper.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Global Cyber Alliance: Nonprofit building global cybersecurity toolkits and community programs for SMBs and underserved audiences. Overlaps with CyberWyoming's community-led GTM and emphasis on practical, non-technical cybersecurity guidance.
• Cyber Readiness Institute: Nonprofit focused on free cybersecurity readiness programs for small and medium businesses, with a methodology and SMB-targeting similar to CyberWyoming's Made Safe Program. Operates the Cyber Readiness Program and SMB-focused training content.
• National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA): Nonprofit running nationwide cybersecurity awareness campaigns (e.g., Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Data Privacy Week) targeting consumers, businesses, and educators. Comparable mission to CyberWyoming's Hackers Brief, WyoCAN, and senior outreach programs.

Emerging players

• Hoxhunt: Gamified security awareness and phishing simulation platform with a behavior-change methodology similar to CyberWyoming's cyberpsychology/social work behavior change approach. Targets SMB through enterprise customers.
• Curricula: Security awareness training platform focused on engaging, story-driven content for SMBs. Competes in the same awareness category as CyberWyoming's No Think Cyber Training Plans with a more commercial, fun-first approach.
• NINJIO Cybersecurity Awareness: Security awareness training provider using short animated episodes and behavioral reinforcement to engage employees. Comparable target audience (SMB employees) and awareness training category to CyberWyoming's programs.

Others

• CompTIA: IT industry association offering certifications and training (Security+, Network+, etc.) used in CyberWyoming's apprenticeship programs. Partner in apprenticeship delivery but not a direct competitor; relevant as the credentialing backbone for workforce programs.

Broad incumbents

• Proofpoint Security Awareness: Large enterprise security vendor offering security awareness, phishing simulation, and training products. Overlaps with CyberWyoming's awareness curriculum and SMB focus as part of a broader portfolio.
• SANS Institute: Leading cybersecurity training and certification provider covering professional and technical audiences. Overlaps with CyberWyoming's apprenticeship credentials (IT Specialist, Cybersecurity Technician) and educator/student programming.
• KnowBe4: Market-leading security awareness and simulated phishing platform serving SMBs through enterprises. Competes in the same cybersecurity awareness training category as Made Safe and No Think Cyber Training Plans, but at vastly larger scale and with a commercial SaaS model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/madesafeinwyo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCht_qiTVrN_hQzmpLq8QjBQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/madesafeinwyoming
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/made-safe-in-wyoming

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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