CyberProtex Community Outreach & Sponsorship Initiatives

CyberProtex is dedicated to empowering the community through cybersecurity education, mentorship, sponsorship, and thought leadership. By engaging with students, professionals, businesses, and local organizations, we help strengthen digital resilience across Huntsville, Madison, and North Alabama.

1. Cybersecurity Education & Internship Programs

• Cybersecurity Internships – Offer paid or credit-based internships for students at Huntsville City, Madison City Schools, UNA, UAH, and local colleges to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience.
• Cyber Career Readiness Program – Partner with UNA, UAH, and local high schools to offer résumé workshops, mock interviews, and mentorship in cybersecurity careers.
• Cyber Summer Camps & STEM Initiatives – Host cybersecurity summer camps to teach ethical hacking, AI security, and digital forensics to students.
• Hackathons & Capture the Flag (CTF) Competitions – Organize competitions for students to develop cybersecurity skills in a fun, competitive environment.
• Youth Cybersecurity Mentorship Program – Pair high school and college students with CyberProtex professionals for long-term mentorship in cybersecurity careers.

2. Sponsorships & Community Support

• Sponsoring Theatre & Arts in Huntsville, Madison & UNA
  • Sponsor theatre productions, digital art projects, and student film competitions that integrate cybersecurity themes.
  • Fund scholarships for students interested in digital media, animation, and cybersecurity.
  • Host Cyber & Creativity Speaker Series on how cybersecurity intersects with gaming, AI, and digital arts.
• Sponsoring AYSO Soccer
  • Support youth soccer teams in Huntsville, Madison, and UNA as part of our commitment to healthy and engaged communities.
  • Provide custom CyberProtex-branded soccer jerseys to sponsored teams.
• Small Business Cyber Defense Program
  • Offer free cybersecurity assessments and training for small business owners.

3. Thought Leadership & Speaking Engagements
CyberProtex is committed to educating the cybersecurity workforce, business leaders, and defense contractors through keynote speeches, expert panels, and workshops at leading cybersecurity events.

Speaking Engagements at Major Conferences & Summits

• U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • Educate students and professionals on cybersecurity threats in space, AI, and national security.
  • Participate in STEM Nights and other educational initiatives.
• DAU (Defense Acquisition University) Town Halls
  • Present on supply chain cybersecurity, RMF automation, and securing defense contracts.
• Cyber Security Summit
  • Speak on emerging threats, zero trust architecture, and federal cybersecurity compliance.
• NAC-ISSA (North Alabama Chapter - Information Systems Security Association)
  • Present on practical cybersecurity strategies for businesses and defense contractors.
• ISACA Conference
  • Educate on governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), and cybersecurity frameworks.
• BSIDES Huntsville
  • Share expertise on offensive security, red teaming, and penetration testing best practices.
• CMMC Summit
  • Lead discussions on CMMC certification readiness, NIST 800-171 compliance, and securing DoD supply chains.
• UAH Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • Guide small business owners on protecting customer data, cyber insurance, and compliance.

4. Community Cyber Resilience & Awareness

• Senior Citizen Cybersecurity Clinics
  • Teach online safety, password security, and scam prevention at community centers and libraries.
• Phishing Awareness Simulations for Schools & Businesses
  • Offer free simulated phishing campaigns to local schools, businesses, and government offices.
• Election Security Awareness
  • Provide local officials with training on securing voting systems and preventing cyber threats.
• Cybersecurity Training for Law Enforcement & First Responders
  • Offer digital forensics and cybercrime prevention training for police departments and emergency responders.

Making an Impact

By integrating education, sports, arts, business support, and public safety, CyberProtex is creating a stronger and more cyber-aware community.

Community Youth Outreach
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Supporting the Cyber Warriors of the Future!

Each year we support and sponsor CyberPatriot teams from Huntsville and Madison. Learn more.

CyberProtex proudly works with its local community, including with Madison City and Huntsville City schools, to inspire and prepare young people to pursue careers in cyber security. We currently teach cyber security classes at multiple local schools, we volunteer in schools and at speaking engagements, and we support local PTAs and many sports teams and clubs. 

​CyberProtex presents two weeks of Cyber Summer Camp for teens and preteens each summer. Camp themes included Cyber Security, Game & Mobile App Design, and Mobile Forensics. We love supporting the next generation of cyber warriors! 

Cyberbullying & Harassment- Tips and Support
Cyberbullying can range from embarrassing or cruel online posts or digital pictures; to online threats, harassment, and negative comments; and to stalking through emails, websites, social networks and text messages. Every age group is vulnerable to cyberbullying, but teenagers and young adults are common victims. Cyberbullying is a growing problem in schools. Cyberbullying has become an issue because the Internet is fairly anonymous, which is appealing to bullies because their intimidation is difficult to trace. Unfortunately, rumors, threats and photos can be disseminated on the Internet very quickly.

​Protect Your Children from Cyberbullying:

• Limit where your children post personal information: Be careful who can access contact information or details about your children’s interests, habits or employment to reduce their exposure to bullies that they do not know. This may limit their risk of becoming a victim and may make it easier to identify the bully if they are victimized.

• Avoid escalating the situation: Responding with hostility is likely to provoke a bully.  Depending on the circumstances, consider ignoring the issue. Often, bullies thrive on the reaction of their victims. If you or your child receives unwanted email messages, consider changing your email address. The problem may stop. If you continue to get messages at the new account, you may have a strong case for legal action.

• Document cyberbullying: Keep a record of any online activity (emails, web pages, social media posts, etc.), including relevant dates and times. Keep both an electronic version and a printed copy.

• Report cyber bullying to the appropriate authorities: If you or your child are being harassed or threatened, report the activity to the local authorities. Your local police department or FBI branch are good starting points. There is a distinction between free speech and punishable offenses. Law enforcement officials and prosecutors can help sort out legal implications. It may also be appropriate to report it to school officials who may have separate policies for dealing with activity that involves students. 

 STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Tips:

• Own your online presence: When available, set the privacy and security settings on websites to your comfort level for information sharing. It’s OK to limit how and with whom you share information.

• Safer for me, more secure for all: What you do online has the potential to affect everyone – at home, at work and around the world. Practicing good online habits benefits the global digital community.

• Post only about others as you have them post about you. The Golden Rule applies online as well.

Additional Resources:

• Stay Safe Online
• What Is Cyberbullying? An Overview for Students, Parents, and Teachers
• Facebook Family Safety Center
• Facebook Help Center: Bullying​
• StopCyberBullying.org
• Understanding Bullying and Cyberbullying
• Understanding Cyberbullying in College
• Wristband Resources: Bullying by the Numbers

REFERENCE - https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/for-parents/cyberbullying-and-harassment