Cyber Collective

What Cyber Collective does

Cyber Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and headquartered in the New York City area (East Elmhurst, NY; Delaware-incorporated) that delivers digital safety, privacy, and online harm-prevention education to communities disproportionately affected by cybercrime. Its core offering is the Internet Street Smarts (ISS) program, a trauma-informed, story-driven digital literacy course co-created with 50+ volunteers that teaches teens, caregivers, and educators how to identify scams, set digital boundaries, and navigate online risks. The organization complements ISS with online and in-person workshops, a free resource library of 150+ tools (scam-spotting guides, password journals, workshop slides), a Train-the-Trainer program for community leaders, an ISS Rapid Response Microgrant Program for cybercrime victims, and a research publications arm.

The business model is donation-led rather than commercial. Cyber Collective raises unrestricted funds through a Zeffy donation form prominently featured across its site, supplemented by direct-to-consumer merchandise sales (password journals at $50; apparel priced $25-$45 across themed collections such as Digital Mindfulness, Don't Get Got, and Data Rights Are Human Rights). Distribution is grassroots and community-anchored, leveraging the organization's own Webflow-hosted website, social channels (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok), email newsletter, and partnerships with public schools, public libraries (Queens Public Library), community housing associations, state government (NY Senator Kristen Gonzales), and academic/policy institutions (Cornell Tech, Headstream, Tech:NYC, Compiler, Alliance for Securing Democracy, Unfinished, Filecoin Foundation). The reported outcomes include 3.5M+ people reached across 131 countries, 200+ communities trained, 50,000 learners pledged, and a 94% behavior-change rate among program participants.

Name

Cyber Collective

Legal name

Cyber Collective

Website

https://cybercollective.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cyber Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 that delivers free digital safety and privacy education through its flagship Internet Street Smarts course, workshops, and a Train-the-Trainer program, serving teens, caregivers, educators, and community organizations across 131 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Safety Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Safety, Privacy & Cyber Hygiene (EDAAAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Programs (BPAEANAF), Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF), Phishing, Social Engineering & Business Email Compromise (BEC) Training (EDABAGAB), Cybersecurity (EDAAAPAC)

Keywords

• Digital safety education
• Online privacy training
• Cybersecurity awareness
• Community education programs
• Digital literacy courses

Headquarters

HQ city

East Elmhurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Cyber Collective relies on donations to fund free programming. Donation links through Zeffy platform are prominently featured on the website.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling branded merchandise including password journals ($50), t-shirts ($25-35), sweatshirts ($35-45), and hats ($30). All proceeds support free online safety resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cyber Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free digital safety education through its flagship Internet Street Smarts (ISS) program, online and in-person workshops, a library of 150+ free resources, and a Train-the-Trainer community model that equips local leaders to teach digital safety in their own neighborhoods. The organization also operates an ISS Rapid Response Microgrant Program for individuals impacted by online fraud, and sells branded merchandise (password journals, apparel) whose proceeds support free programming.

Product overview

Cyber Collective is a grassroots nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of digital safety education programs and resources. Its core offering is the Internet Street Smarts (ISS) program, a trauma-informed digital literacy course co-created with volunteers that teaches people how to navigate the internet safely. The organization complements ISS with in-person and online workshops, a free database of 150+ resources (scam-spotting guides, password journals, workshop materials), and a Train-the-Trainer program that equips community leaders to deliver digital safety education locally. Cyber Collective also operates a Rapid Response Microgrant Program for individuals impacted by cybercrime, and sells branded merchandise (Password Journal, apparel collections) to support its mission. The organization's work is community-rooted, focused on reaching teens, caregivers, educators, and community organizers across 131 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Internet Street Smarts: Flagship digital safety program co-created with 50+ volunteers, teaching teens, caregivers, and educators how to spot scams, set boundaries, and navigate the internet with confidence.
• Cyber Collective Advocates
• Don't Get Got
• Digital Mindfulness

Products and services

• Internet Street Smarts (ISS) Free, trauma-informed, story-driven digital literacy course that teaches people how to spot scams, set boundaries, and navigate the internet with confidence; targeted at teens, caregivers, and educators.
• Online & In-Person Workshops Free, hands-on workshops that bring Cyber Collective's digital safety tools to life, hosted in schools, libraries, and community spaces; range from Internet Street Smarts sessions to specialized Digital Activists, Family Edition, AI ethics, and election-security events.
• Free Resource Library (Tools & Resources) Free online library of 150+ digital safety resources — scam-spotting guides, privacy walkthroughs, workshop slides, and conversation starters — designed for students, caregivers, teachers, and community organizers.
• Cyber Collective Password Journal Physical password journal priced at $50 for people who write passwords on sticky notes and in notes apps, helping them organize and manage passwords offline; proceeds support free programming.
• Branded Merchandise Collections (Digital Mindfulness, Don't Get Got, Data Rights Are Human Rights, Cyber Collective Basics) Branded apparel and accessory merchandise sold across four collections — Digital Mindfulness, Don't Get Got, Data Rights Are Human Rights, and Cyber Collective Basics — including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, tote bags, hats, and stickers; all proceeds fund free digital safety programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of participants changed how they protect themselves and their communities online after engaging with Cyber Collective's work.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Cornell Tech Security, Trust, and Safety InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Hosting the Fighting Online Abuse in the Age of AI event featuring Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant. The event celebrated the launch of Cornell Tech's Security, Trust, and Safety Initiative and coincided with the UN's 79th General Assembly discussions on AI regulation.
• Tech:NYC FutureReady ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Tech:NYC's FutureReady Program to execute a multi-phase, student-led investigative and design project. High school students from Astor Collegiate Academy researched online threats in gaming and authored an original digital safety guidebook for their peers. This youth-centered approach transformed participants from passive users into active researchers, analysts, and advocates.
• CompilermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Compiler, a newly launched nonprofit global tech policy publication, curated the Fighting Online Abuse in the Age of AI event in partnership with Cyber Collective. Compiler focuses on international tech policy and trust and safety topics.
• HeadstreamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-created ISS Teens program with Headstream, a youth accelerator focused on digital well-being and mental health. Youth participants brought lived expertise to the development of teen-focused digital safety curriculum.
• Alliance for Securing Democracy (ASD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on an event about information threats and how foreign actors target influencers during election seasons. ASD (at GMF) partnered to combat foreign information manipulation and protect democracy while empowering users with critical thinking skills.
• Unfinished and Filecoin FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Unfinished and Filecoin Foundation to host the Web3 for Creatives Convening in NYC. The event brought together artists, entrepreneurs, civic tech experts, and accountable tech advocates to explore Web3 benefits and potential downstream effects.
• Queens Public Library Tech LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for Internet Street Smarts 101 Digital Literacy Event at QPL Tech Lab in Long Island City. Partnership brings digital literacy programming to library community.
• State Senator Kristen GonzalesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level government partnership for hosting digital literacy events, bringing credibility and expanded reach to community programming efforts.
• The Ravenswood Houses Tenant AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity housing association partnership for digital literacy workshops, reaching residents directly in their communities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CyberWise: Nonprofit promoting digital literacy and online safety, particularly for parents and educators. Comparable grassroots mission and free resource-driven model.
• iKeepSafe: Nonprofit delivering digital citizenship, safety, and literacy education for schools and families. Directly comparable as a free curriculum and educator training provider.
• Power of Zero: Nonprofit focused on digital wellness and safety education for children and families. Comparable free educational content and community workshops targeting similar audiences.
• Cyber.org (Cyber Innovation Center): Nonprofit providing K-12 cybersecurity education, with curriculum and teacher training programs. Comparable in providing free, accessible digital safety education to schools and educators.
• National Cybersecurity Alliance: A leading nonprofit promoting cybersecurity awareness and education across the US. Directly comparable as a mission-driven public education organization focused on safe online practices for consumers and businesses.
• ConnectSafely: Nonprofit focused on internet safety education for kids, teens, parents, and educators. Comparable grassroots nonprofit mission with similar consumer-facing safety guidance.

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: Largest cybersecurity training and certification organization globally. Comparable focus on cybersecurity education, though concentrated on technical certifications and professional training rather than community-based safety literacy.
• Common Sense Media: Major nonprofit providing digital literacy, media, and safety education for kids, families, and educators. Comparable target audience and free educational resource model, though broader in scope beyond cybersecurity.
• KnowBe4: Established security awareness training vendor serving enterprises with paid phishing simulation and training platforms. Comparable end-user security education outcome, but a commercial B2B model with a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Curricula: Security awareness training platform using story-driven content to engage employees. Comparable narrative-based, plain-language approach to cybersecurity education, but targeting enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/getcyco?s=21
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCtgyjvxCZ3L8pNIeL6HhIw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cybercollectiveorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/cybercollectiveorg
• TikToklinkedin.com/company/cybercollectiveorg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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