Our goal is to reduce cyber risk for Wyoming businesses and organizations.
CyberWyoming’s aim is to build national and Wyoming resilience by pulling business communities together on cybersecurity and advance the security of our State through information sharing. CyberWyoming does this by addressing two main areas 1) Economic Development 2) Workforce Development and Training
CyberWyoming is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization that provides training and consulting to businesses, nonprofits, technical professionals, and business advisors in Wyoming. The new field of cyberpsychology plays heavily into our training and education model.
Detailed Products And Services
Cybersecurity Competition for Small Businesses:
This competition offers Wyoming small businesses a unique, fun approach to learning and managing cybersecurity risks. Participants receive 7 months of hands-on training with a Made Safe® Cybersecurity Business Counselor (CBC), addressing key security issues alongside their teams. Early registrants gain the most benefit, and all work is done virtually. The competition not only enhances cybersecurity but also offers the chance to speak at the state cybersecurity conference. A new addition is the Cyber Risk Score, tailored for micro-businesses, which has already helped participants reduce risks by over 7%.
https://cyberwyoming.org/programs/competition/
Cybersecurity Business Counseling:
Cybersecurity Business Counselors (CBCs) guide small business owners through the Made Safe Program, helping them develop tailored cybersecurity strategies. CBCs are trained by CyberWyoming to speak the language of business, making cybersecurity accessible and relevant. The Made Safe Program, based on behavior change principles, empowers business leaders to create and implement effective cybersecurity policies. The program is local, trusted, and personal, reflecting the value of having cybersecurity advice come from familiar, reliable sources.
https://cyberwyoming.org/programs/cbc/
CBC Apprenticeship Program:
This apprenticeship program is designed for economic development agencies that support small businesses. It provides non-technical staff with the training to become Cybersecurity Business Counselors, combining online learning, virtual classroom sessions, and hands-on practice. The program focuses on developing mastery in cybersecurity and strategic planning, with an emphasis on real-world application. Graduates receive a Department of Labor-approved certificate, equipping them to provide invaluable cybersecurity guidance within their communities.
https://cyberwyoming.org/programs/cbc/
Business Notification List:
CyberWyoming offers a free service that keeps businesses informed about cybersecurity threats, such as scams and phishing attempts, through a notification list. The service curates national and local threat information, redacting personal details, and alerts subscribers to emerging risks like fake direct deposit scams or critical software patches. This proactive approach helps businesses stay one step ahead of cyber threats.
https://cyberwyoming.org/programs/business-notification-list/
No Think Security Awareness Lessons
These free plans are designed for micro-businesses without dedicated IT staff, offering easy-to-implement security awareness campaigns. Each plan focuses on a key topic, such as phishing or remote work, and includes posters, pre-written emails, activities, and videos to engage employees. The campaigns are designed to foster a security-conscious culture in the workplace, using marketing principles to ensure messages resonate and prompt action.
https://cyberwyoming.org/programs/change-company-culture/