MAD20 Donates 100 Licenses to Cybersafe Foundation

MAD20, a leading provider of cybersecurity training on MITRE ATT&CK, is thrilled to announce the donation of 100 annual subscription licenses for its comprehensive training program to Cybersafe Foundation, Africa’s leading non-governmental organization in the Digital Development domain.

This contribution underscores MAD20’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the cybersecurity industry and represents MAD20’s second gift made within its $1,000,000 ATT&CK The Gap Campaign, aimed at narrowing the gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic gap in the cybersecurity industry through continuous upskilling, reskilling, and assessment. The initiative will also support former members of the US military. Originally designed by MITRE Engenuity, MAD20’s cybersecurity training program is recognized for its comprehensive curriculum on MITRE ATT&CK. The curriculum equips learners, known as Defenders, with the skills and knowledge necessary to defend against today’s most advanced cyber threats.

Cybersafe Foundation was a perfect fit for the ATT&CK The Gap Campaign. Their dedication to empowering practitioners through the CyberGirls Fellowship Program aligns perfectly with our values. We hope that these licenses support Cybersafe Foundation members to explore broader career opportunities and help promote a more secure African continent.

Reggie Stevens, CEO, MAD20

Cybersafe Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) on a mission to facilitate pockets of change that ensure a safer internet for everyone with digital access in Africa. Cybersafe’s award-winning and gender-focused CyberGirls and DigiGirls initiatives have trained over 77,000 women and girls in 27 African countries. Additionally, through their flagship initiative #NoGoFallMaga, Cybersafe has launched cybersecurity awareness campaigns reaching over 20,000,000 people: organized cybersecurity awareness training for over 4,000 SMEs, educating over 11,000 employees of these organizations. They have also launched Africa’s first storified cybersecurity awareness handbook and Africa’s first afrobeat cybersecurity awareness song.

We’re very excited and thankful to receive MAD20’s donation to further our mission of building a diverse cybersecurity talent pool and facilitating a safer internet for everyone with digital access in Africa. Training our cybersecurity practitioners on the MITRE ATT&CK framework will go a long way in preparing teams to engage with and overcome attacks against organizations and communities across the continent.

Confidence Staveley, Executive Director, Cybersafe Foundation

MAD20, spun out of MITRE Engenuity in 2023, has quickly become a trusted name in cybersecurity education. With a focus on delivering practical, real-world training on MITRE ATT&CK, MAD20 prepares individuals and organizations to defend against the latest cyber threats. Their state-of-the-art training modules cover a wide range of topics, from basic cybersecurity principles to advanced threat detection and response techniques.

This partnership marks a significant step towards creating a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce. By empowering Cybersafe Foundation members with top-tier training resources, MAD20 and Cybersafe Foundation are working together to build a safer, more secure digital world.