DHS-Recognized ISAO · Est. 2015 · Houston, TX
Houston’s cybersecurity community has a home again.
A nonprofit that helps businesses, professionals, and residents across the Greater Houston region stay ready for the cyber threats they face every day. We educate, we convene, and we open the door to the next generation of cyber talent.
What we do
Four ways we keep the region ready.
Whether you run a business, build a career, write research, or are just getting started, there is a door here with your name on it.
01 · Flagship
The Cyber Summit
Our annual conference, open to the public. A full day of practical education with continuing education credit.
02 · Year-round
Monthly & virtual sessions
In person around Houston each month and online every two weeks, free to attend, led by vetted speakers.
03 · Open knowledge
Research & publications
Free whitepapers and educational materials on current cybersecurity topics, written by volunteers.
04 · Next generation
Scholarships
Support for students pursuing cybersecurity degrees, so the cost of school is not what stops them.
On YouTube
Cyber risk, in plain English.
Conversations with the people defending Houston, from our Cybersecurity Leadership Series. Published free, with new episodes appearing here automatically.
Our mission
Keeping the Greater Houston region educated and prepared to work safely, securely, and privately, every single day.
Military & Veteran Pathways
The most ready-made cyber workforce in the country is already here.
Projected growth in information security analyst jobs, 2024–2034, with roughly 16,000 openings every year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
In good company
Built alongside the institutions that keep Houston moving.
Help keep Houston secure.
Sponsors fund the Summit and scholarships. Volunteers write the research and run the sessions. There is a place here for your organization.