Partnerships for Sovereign Impact and Strategic Alignment
CypSec's partner program is a structured initiative for institutions and enterprises operating in sensitive or mission-critical domains. It is designed as a strategic alliance model that emphasizes co-development, operational sovereignty, and sustained readiness. Partners include public sector agencies, defense operators, and critical infrastructure providers who require more than access to tools. They need guaranteed control, embedded expertise, and the ability to act independently in volatile or adversarial environments.
At the core of the program is a commitment to shared responsibility and long-term collaboration. We integrate with partner organizations through operational units, shared research pipelines, and continuous intelligence flows. This includes granting access to security infrastructure normally reserved for internal teams, such as CypSec's own security operations center, advanced malware analysis tooling, and real-time risk modeling environments. The result is a living ecosystem where each partner strengthens both their own posture and the collective resilience of the alliance.
Partnerships are tailored to reflect strategic goals, with a strong focus on sovereignty and mission alignment. Partners are treated as operational stakeholders. Key areas of collaboration include building sovereign security environments, establishing counterintelligence-ready communication platforms, and contributing to secure software supply chains. All engagements are governed by transparent protocols, clear accountability, and a shared imperative to secure critical systems in alignment with national and organizational autonomy, without compromising on technical depth or decision-making control.
Strategic Co-Development
Co-create disruptive capabilities and co-author the frameworks that define tomorrow's digital sovereignty.
Visibility with Purpose
Be positioned alongside CypSec in high-impact publications, executive briefings, and flagship initiatives.
Access to Classified Toolchains
Deploy advanced tools, once exclusive to internal operations, across high-impact deployments and real-world scenarios.
Joint Intelligence
Contribute to and benefit from exclusive research and cyber intelligence pipelines built for strategic foresight.
Embedded Operational Support
Receive direct guidance and operational integration from CypSec units, tailored to your mission.
Unified Market Command
Enter select markets under a consolidated flag, with full access to infrastructure, resources, and shared operational protocols.
Partnership as Infrastructure
CypSec only engages with partners who bring strategic depth, domain expertise, or unique operational mandates. We actively seek collaboration with applied research institutes, security-focused universities, advanced engineering labs, and specialized security boutiques with strong technical capabilities. These relationships are structured to become part of the security infrastructure itself, contributing to everything from live threat response to long-term architectural design.
Partnerships are embedded within CypSec's operational fabric. Research partners contribute directly to development cycles and access real-world telemetry for advanced modeling. Boutique firms may integrate into our security operations center network, co-manage regional threat landscapes, or co-develop niche modules across our security tool suite, vulnerability orchestration, or malware containment platforms. University collaborators are invited to test and deploy prototypes, participate in red-teaming exercises, or co-author frameworks that transition from academia into operational use.
For us, it is paramount that every engagement respects autonomy. Partners retain their full independence while contributing to a shared mission space. Joint exhibitions, knowledge exchange formats, and multi-organizational working groups ensure that collaboration is both visible and meaningful. The goal is to build a security ecosystem where institutions, regardless of size, have a platform to contribute, influence, and expand their role in defining a more resilient digital infrastructure.
Precision Over
Affiliation
CypSec cultivates high-impact partnerships grounded in precision and scale. Partners gain access to sovereign-grade telemetry, embedded threat intelligence channels, and operational deployment frameworks, enabling them to expand technical capabilities and influence high-stake environments.
- Joint capability development in high-risk sectors
- Strategic visibility in state-level defense and enterprise sectors
- Aligned commercial offerings built for sovereign and regulated environments
Strategic Endorsement
"CypSec forms alliances with entities that contribute to the architecture of digital sovereignty. Integration is not symbolic, but operational, infrastructural, and enduring."
- Frederick Roth, Chief Security Officer at CypSec
Engineering Trust Into Every Engagement
CypSec accepts only a fraction of applicants. Selection is based on strategic alignment, technical maturity, and a clear capacity to contribute. Each accepted partner receives long-term access to core systems, engineering support, and shared infrastructure. Over 10,000 expert hours have been committed to existing engagements, reflecting the depth of involvement required. The model is designed specifically for relevance, not reach. There are no hidden layers, and there is no delegation, just focused collaboration with teams that meet the standard.
All partnerships operate inside a shared architecture, not around it. Joint modules are developed and deployed directly into active security operation center environments. Research pipelines are integrated into real telemetry. Threat intelligence flows both ways. Collaboration is structured to preserve autonomy while maximizing outcomes for all stakeholders. Active engagements continue not through incentives, but because they deliver measurable value, maintain mutual trust, and evolve with operational demands.
2%
Acceptance Rate
10.000
Expert Hours Committed
25
Active Engagements
100%
Partner Retention
Building a Security Movement
CypSec is here to cultivate capability. The entire partner ecosystem is structured as a long-term investment in people, institutions, and the operational integrity of the environments we serve. Key pillars of the collaboration include upskilling, knowledge transfer, and the creation of shared frameworks that strengthen resilience across sectors and generations. Every partner becomes part of a broader movement to embed security at the foundation of digital infrastructure, with the autonomy to evolve on their own terms.
Through joint research environments, shared threat intelligence, and operational co-design, CypSec enables partners to grow in both depth and independence. The aim is not dependency, but continuity. Institutions gain access to advanced simulation labs, secure testing environments, and real-world integration paths for prototypes. Individuals expand their expertise while contributing to systems built for national relevance. This model represents a field architecture, shaped by the people who operate within it, and is refined through collaboration that values skill, intent, and shared responsibility.
Advocating for Digital Autonomy
Supporting Ethical Hackers
CypSec stands with ethical hackers who expose critical flaws and protect digital sovereignty. We believe responsible disclosure and independent research are essential to a resilient, democratic infrastructure.
Digital Sovereignty Needs Activists
Open, sovereign systems depend on those who challenge assumptions and design for resilience. We back activists, engineers, and researchers working to secure the public interest.
Sovereignty Begins With Autonomy
CypSec collaborates with those who act in the interest of the people and independent control. Civic tech is a vital force in preserving digital autonomy against centralizing pressures.
CypSec's Geographic Positioning
Partner Program Workflow
Every partnership begins with a signal: capability, intent, and a shared understanding of the stakes. The process is not designed for scale. It is designed for precision, because we deeply care about our partners. Each phase reflects a deliberate shift in responsibility, moving from evaluation to strategic alignment to operational fusion. What starts as an inquiry evolves into shared infrastructure, joint ownership, and measurable outcomes. Nothing is rushed, nothing is assumed, and no phase proceeds without consensus.
Assessment Without Assumption
Early-stage engagement is focused on technical posture, institutional maturity, and mission fit. We look for clarity of intent and operational relevance, not marketing decks or ambition.
Strategic Compatibility Review
Applications are evaluated for alignment with sovereign objectives, deployment constraints, and long-term autonomy. Partnerships must extend capability without diluting it.
Expert-Led Dialogue
Initial discussions are held with domain leads, not sales representatives. This ensures substance from the outset and creates a pathway for a serious technical conversation.
Security Posture Evaluation
Before collaboration begins, we assess internal architecture, risk models, and telemetry handling. This is a baseline, not a barrier, meant to surface both strengths and gaps.
Mutual Discretion Framework
Both sides agree on information boundaries early in the process. Operational transparency does not mean exposure, and confidentiality is bilateral.
Initial Clearance and Acceptance
Only 2% of applicants are accepted. The decision is based on readiness, relevance, and the belief that a joint effort will produce something neither side could build alone.
Joint Operating Blueprint
Once accepted, a custom engagement architecture is designed. This includes objectives, interfaces, cadence, and governance models in a codified manner.
Embedded Team Sync
Partner and CypSec teams meet directly to establish trust, technical rapport, and shared context. These meetings serve as operational alignments and to cultivate a strong relationship.
Access to Critical Environments
Partners receive access to curated environments: simulation platforms, telemetry interfaces, fuzzing labs, and secure communication layers. Everything we share has a strong purpose and objective.
Capability Transfer Tracks
Formal upskilling paths are made available for qualified teams. This may include custom modules, research residencies, or operational lab rotations.
Operational Security Integration
Joint security systems are integrated into the broader security operations center architecture. Monitoring, feedback, and live adjustments are continuous and structured.
Exit Criteria Definition
A clear offboarding and reversal path is defined from the start. Strategic autonomy is preserved at all times, with no dependency loops or lock-in mechanisms.
Joint Development Pipelines
Partners contribute directly to core engineering cycles. This includes experimental modules, applied research, or mission-specific toolchains.
Shared Intelligence Flow
Threat intelligence is treated as an active exchange. Partners gain early insights and contribute back, creating a feedback loop that improves detection and resilience.
Real-Time Collaboration Interfaces
Secure channels are established for live response, design reviews, and situation briefings. The goal is seamless participation without compromise.
Autonomy in Deployment
Partners retain the ability to deploy, adapt, and scale co-developed systems independently. CypSec provides architecture without demanding operational control.
Performance Reviews with Impact Metrics
Regular reviews focus on measurable outcomes, operational relevance, and system performance. These are used to recalibrate direction, and not to assign blame in case something goes wrong.
Pathways to Deepened Involvement
Over time, partners may choose to enter specialized roles: core contributor, research lead, or strategic co-investor. Every subsequent advancement is earned, not promised or guaranteed.
"When you join the Sovereign Impact Alliance, your mission becomes our mission. CypSec operates with absolute resolve to enforce your success across every digital terrain."
- Guido Schenone, Chief Operating Officer at CypSecGeographic Scope: Sovereignty Across Borders
CypSec operates globally, but not indiscriminately. The partnership program is open to entities and individuals who demonstrate operational integrity, regardless of geography. Rather than aligning with political blocs or vendor ecosystems, CypSec builds collaborations based on capability, trust, and long-term autonomy. All engagements are structured to remain compliant with local mandates while upholding strict standards for strategic independence. This makes the program suitable for partners who prioritize security sovereignty, regardless of whether they operate in national defense, public-critical infrastructure, trusted academic or commercial institutions across Europe, Asia, Latin America, or emerging digital economies.
Research Partners
Applicable for security researchers, universities or research institutes
17
acquired partnersAs of June 2025
Research Collaboration
Strategic Partners
Eligible are reputable cybersecurity consulting companies
14
acquired partnersAs of June 2025
Business Collaboration
Technology Partners
Ideal for software vendors, infrastructure providers, and integration-focused tech companies
18
acquired partnersAs of June 2025
Technical Collaboration
Collaboration Without Dilution
CypSec welcomes contributions from individuals whose work carries weight, regardless of whether they operate in academic labs, private firms, or civil society. The program is designed to include those who are actively building, breaking, or reimagining digital security systems. Researchers gain access to real-world telemetry and structured collaboration with engineering teams. Security professionals and technologists are invited into mission-relevant workstreams, from post-quantum design to behavioral threat modeling. Activists and civic technologists with credible expertise in defensive tooling or open-source surveillance resilience can participate under strict trust and relevance review.
Individual partners are never relegated to symbolic roles. Engagements are matched with their domain focus and skill level, and can take the form of joint research, embedded residencies, or applied design efforts. All collaborations are protected by mutual discretion agreements and designed to safeguard intellectual integrity. Contributions are operational, not ornamental. What matters is the work, not the résumé. Whether affiliated with an institution or working independently, individuals are treated as integral architects of shared capability, not consumers of access.
Infosec Assessors Group
Security boutique specializing in offensive cybersecurity and compliance audits.
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European military procurement service provider offering advanced physical and tactical security solutions.
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Expert-led managed security service provider focusing on incident management and security awareness.
Learn MoreOperational Excellence
Utilize privileged threat intelligence, adversarial simulation datasets, and cross-sector risk modeling. Our partners do not play catch-up. They define the trajectory.
Innovation with Mandate
Collaborate on uncompromising initiatives, where cyber deterrence tooling and proactive defense mechanisms form an imperative response to today's security landscape.
CypSec partners with entities and individuals who meet a clear threshold of operational maturity, strategic relevance, and long-term alignment. Eligibility is not based on size, commercial status, or affiliations. It is based on capability, credibility, and intent. Institutions such as advanced research centers, national security agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and specialized security firms are frequently considered. On the individual level, contributors may include applied cryptographers, red team engineers, behavioral threat analysts, or open-source security advocates who bring measurable depth to the ecosystem. Each application is evaluated through a combination of technical reviews, trust assessments, and mission-fit analysis. The process is rigorous by design: our goal is not to grow quickly, but to grow purposefully. Only those with the potential to shape secure architectures, not just consume them, are invited to proceed.
There is no standard template, but every CypSec partnership operates within a structured architecture. The engagement begins with a jointly defined operational blueprint, including shared objectives, system integration touchpoints, cadence of collaboration, and channels for secure communication. Depending on the nature of the partner, this may evolve into co-development of modules, access to internal threat intelligence streams, or inclusion in simulation labs for joint testing. Partners typically receive dedicated interfaces into CypSec's telemetry and fuzzing environments, and may embed directly into security operations center pipelines or strategic research initiatives. Regular reviews replace transactional updates, and technical reciprocity is expected throughout. Autonomy is preserved: all co-developed systems are designed for independent deployment. Every partnership functions as a node within a broader, decentralized architecture, not as a downstream recipient of a product suite.
CypSec's entire partnership model is built to safeguard sovereignty, ours and yours. No engagement begins without a bilateral confidentiality framework and a strict delineation of data boundaries. We do not outsource telemetry, embed foreign monitoring code, or impose vendor lock-in at any layer of the stack. All partner interactions take place within secure, auditable environments under full control of the participating entities. Operational transparency is maintained through shared dashboards, not external oversight. Data residency, system architecture, and deployment privileges are discussed explicitly in the initial phase of every partnership. In addition, exit strategies are built into the relationship from the start: each partner can disengage without residual system entanglements or exposed infrastructure. This ensures that every collaboration remains a matter of choice, not dependency, and that both parties retain full strategic control throughout the lifecycle of the engagement.
CypSec recognizes that breakthrough work is often done outside large institutions. For this reason, we maintain a defined pathway for individual experts, civic technologists, and small specialist teams to engage with the partner program. These pathways emphasize contribution over credentials, evaluating applicants based on demonstrated work, domain knowledge, and alignment with CypSec's mission. Once accepted, independent contributors can access the same operational resources as larger institutions, including research sandboxes, development interfaces, and real-world telemetry for applied experimentation. Flexible engagement models allow for short-term residencies, joint prototyping efforts, or long-term integration into core projects. Importantly, intellectual property and authorship are protected through mutual agreements. These partnerships are not typical internships or grants. They are grounded, high-impact collaborations designed to amplify individual expertise into sovereign security infrastructure.
