Cyber Huntsville

What Cyber Huntsville does

Cyber Huntsville is a 501(c)(6) non-profit community organization founded in August 2010 by Huntsville, Alabama Mayor Tommy Battle to drive cyber resilience for the Tennessee Valley. It is not a technology company; rather, it functions as a convening organization that connects industry, government, and academic institutions through a portfolio of recurring programs and events. Its core offerings include the monthly Tech Tuesday Breakfast Series held at Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology, the annual Forces of Cyber Gala at the USSRC Davidson Center, the National Cyber Summit (3,000+ anticipated attendees), the AI Symposium, the GEO Huntsville Summit (with USGIF), the INSA Common Threads Huntsville event, the Huntsville Corporate Security Symposium (jointly facilitated by DHS, CISA, and FBI), and youth/educator programs (Cyber Camp for grades 9-12, College Scholarship Program, Cyber Defense Teacher Academy, Cyber Academy). The organization has 5 employees and operates from a P.O. Box in Huntsville, hosting events at partner venues including UAH, Hudson Alpha, the Von Braun Center, and industry facilities such as the Leidos office.

The business model is membership-and-sponsorship-driven. Revenue streams include tiered membership fees (Sustaining, Gold, and General individual memberships; Sustaining members receive 10 free individual memberships plus exclusive cyber opportunity access), event registration fees (e.g., $5 Tech Tuesday Breakfasts, $10 Cyber Camp), and corporate sponsorships across galas and summits (Platinum $5,500, Gold $3,000, Silver $2,000–$2,500, Bronze $1,000–$1,500, plus $920 tables and $115 individual tickets). Distribution is regional (Tennessee Valley / North Alabama), self-serve for individual events via Wild Apricot, and direct-relationship-driven for corporate sponsorships and sustaining members. The organization does not sell software products; its technology footprint is limited to the Wild Apricot membership platform, Mailchimp/e2ma email, and a basic web presence.

Recent strategic emphasis is on expanding the mandate beyond core cybersecurity into adjacent technical domains — most notably quantum information science (partnership with the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative formed January 2026, co-hosting the Quantum Science Colloquium at UAH in August 2026) and AI policy/ethics (the AI Huntsville Task Force with Accenture Federal Services, Booz Allen Hamilton, Holland & Knight, and AMC Analysis Group). Sustaining GTM partnerships with Palo Alto Networks, Google Public Sector (formerly Mandiant), and Leidos anchor the commercial side, while academic partners (UAH, Hudson Alpha, Huntsville City Schools) sustain the workforce development pipeline.

Name

Cyber Huntsville

Legal name

Cyber Huntsville

Website

https://cyberhuntsville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cyber Huntsville is a 501(c)(6) non-profit community organization founded in 2010 that convenes industry, government, and academia in the Tennessee Valley to advance cyber resilience, AI education, and quantum information science through events, memberships, and workforce programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Community Organization

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Inclusion & Civic Tech (Connectivity, GovTech for Social Good) (BPAGALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity community
• Workforce development
• Membership organization
• Industry networking events
• Cyber education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Cyber Huntsville generates revenue through tiered membership programs including Sustaining Members (highest tier with 10 free individual memberships, access to cyber opportunities, and exclusive networking), Gold Members, and general individual memberships.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from paid event registrations such as Tech Tuesday Breakfasts ($5.00 per attendee), professional workshops, and educational sessions featuring industry experts.
3. Event Sponsorships: Major revenue stream through gala and event sponsorships including Platinum Sponsors ($5,500), Gold Sponsors ($3,000), Silver Sponsors ($2,000-$2,500), and Bronze Sponsors ($1,000-$1,500). Table sales and individual tickets ($115) also contribute.
4. Summit Registrations: Revenue from National Cyber Summit registrations with member discounts ($100 discount for Cyber Huntsville members) and various sponsorship/booth opportunities. Anticipated over 3,000 attendees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cyber Huntsville is a 501(c)(6) non-profit community organization that convenes industry, government, and academic stakeholders in the Tennessee Valley around cybersecurity, AI, and quantum science. It sells tiered memberships (Sustaining, Gold, Individual), paid event registrations (Tech Tuesday Breakfasts, Forces of Cyber Gala, National Cyber Summit, Cyber Camps), and corporate sponsorships to fund its networking, workforce development, and education programs. The organization does not develop technology products; it serves as a community facilitator and event host.

Product overview

Cyber Huntsville is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization that serves as a driving force in creating cyber resilience for the Tennessee Valley. Founded in 2010, it operates a comprehensive portfolio of programs and events rather than a traditional product. The organization's offerings include recurring networking events (Tech Tuesday Breakfast Series), signature galas (Forces of Cyber Gala), educational initiatives (College Scholarship, Cyber Camp, Cyber Defense Teacher Academy), and major annual conferences (AI Symposium, National Cyber Summit, GEO Huntsville Summit). Cyber Huntsville partners with organizations including AI Huntsville, Palo Alto Networks, SANS, INSA, and USGIF to deliver training workshops, cybersecurity events, and professional development programs for the Huntsville technology community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tech Tuesday Breakfast Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ attendees at annual National Cyber Summit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SQC was formed officially in January 2026 to promote quantum information science. Cyber Huntsville partners with SQC to co-host the Quantum Science Colloquium on August 10, 2026 at UAH. The partnership aims to accelerate quantum advancement in the Southeast region through academic, industry, and government collaboration.
• AI HuntsvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyber Huntsville partners with AI Huntsville to co-host Tech Tuesday Breakfast events and initiatives. The two organizations collaborate on AI-related programming including the AI Huntsville Task Force Law & Ethics Panel and joint events promoting AI education and workforce development.
• Hudson Alpha Institute for BiotechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudson Alpha serves as a venue partner for Tech Tuesday Breakfast events at the Hudson Alpha Atrium location (601 Genome Way). The partnership provides a convenient meeting venue in the Cummings Research Park area.
• Sustaining MemberscoreOthersSustaining members are vital to long-term financial stability and provide tremendous insight and guidance. This highest membership tier includes 10 free individual memberships, access to cyber opportunities, and networking opportunities exclusive to sustaining members. Names of specific sustaining members not disclosed on the main page.
• Palo Alto NetworksmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPalo Alto Networks partners with Cyber Huntsville to host educational events including Cyber Day Huntsville, Lunch and Learn series, and Cybersecurity Portfolio Hands-on Workshops. These events promote Palo Alto's security platform while providing value to the Huntsville cyber community.
• Google Public Sector (formerly Mandiant)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle Public Sector partners with Cyber Huntsville for Tech Tuesday events featuring Google security experts like Karlo Arozqueta. The partnership showcases Google Threat Intelligence, Mandiant Security Validation, and Gemini AI capabilities to the Huntsville defense and security community.
• LeidosmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeidos partners with Cyber Huntsville and INSA for Common Threads events, providing venue (1002 Explorer Blvd) and participating in panel discussions on cyber threats to space and national security topics.
• Huntsville City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyber Huntsville collaborates with Huntsville City Schools on Cyber Camp programs and curriculum development. Instructors from Cyber Huntsville and Huntsville City Schools co-lead camps for students in grades 9-12.
• University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAH serves as a key partner for events at venues including the Invention to Innovation Center, Charger Union Theater, and the Space Camp Operations Building. UAH faculty participate in Tech Tuesday events and the Quantum Science Colloquium.
• National Cyber Summit PartnersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe annual National Cyber Summit (September 22-24, 2026) is co-hosted with multiple sponsors providing booth opportunities and sponsorships. The summit anticipates 3,000+ attendees from industry, government, and academia.
• GEO HuntsvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEO Huntsville (Geospatial Intelligence) partners with USGIF to host the annual GEO Huntsville Summit at venues like the Huntsville Botanical Garden, focusing on geospatial, space, and AI topics.
• AI Huntsville Task Force PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI Huntsville Task Force collaborates with experts from Accenture Federal Services, AMC Analysis Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Holland & Knight on Law & Ethics Panels addressing AI policy and intellectual property in security and defense sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA): INSA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization that convenes government, industry, and academia on intelligence and national security issues — including cyber. Cyber Huntsville directly partners with INSA on Common Threads Huntsville events, and both share the same 501(c)(6) membership model.
• Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA): CTA is a non-profit industry alliance of cybersecurity vendors and organizations sharing threat intelligence. Comparable as a non-profit convener of cybersecurity stakeholders, though oriented toward vendor collaboration rather than regional ecosystem building.
• AFCEA International: AFCEA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization serving defense, intelligence, homeland security, and IT communities via regional chapters, symposia, and networking events — structurally and mission-wise the closest analog to Cyber Huntsville's defense-tech convener model.
• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is a non-profit professional association for cybersecurity practitioners offering certifications (CISSP, etc.), member benefits, and chapter events. Comparable to Cyber Huntsville's mission of advancing the cyber profession through membership and education, though with a global credentialing franchise.
• ISACA: ISACA is a global professional association serving IT governance, risk, cybersecurity, and audit professionals with chapters, conferences, and certifications (CISM, CISA). Directly comparable to Cyber Huntsville in membership-driven professional development for cyber/IT.
• Information Systems Security Association (ISSA): ISSA is a global non-profit membership organization for cybersecurity professionals, offering local chapter networking, events, and education — directly analogous to Cyber Huntsville's industry/networking focus, but at global scale with chapter-based delivery.
• Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS): WiCyS is a non-profit membership organization advancing women in cybersecurity through conferences, scholarships, and mentoring. Comparable as a mission-driven cyber community convener, though focused on a specific demographic constituency.

Broad incumbents

• National Cyber Security Alliance (NCA): NCA is a non-profit public-private partnership focused on cybersecurity awareness, education, and workforce. Comparable in the cyber-workforce-development mission that Cyber Huntsville pursues locally with Cyber Camps and the Teacher Academy.
• SANS Institute: SANS is the dominant cybersecurity training and certification provider. Cyber Huntsville hosts SANS training events locally, making SANS both a partner and a broader incumbent whose national training catalog competes with Huntsville's local training offerings.

Regional players

• San Antonio Cyber Futures (via Port San Antonio / CyberCity): San Antonio has emerged as a competing U.S. military-cyber hub with its own industry convening organizations. Represents a regional peer competing for national cyber-talent pipeline attention and federal defense-cyber dollars against Huntsville's ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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