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Connect
Mentors, peers, recruiters and employers, across borders.
Founding community now open
Connect with the right people. Develop your career. Elevate your impact.
A global professional network for cybersecurity talent, professionals and leaders, with an intentional commitment to advancing Black professionals. Everyone is welcome.
Takes about two minutes. We reply personally.
How BCN works
Cybersecurity is built by people.
Three pillars that work together: meet the right people, build what comes next, and be seen.
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Develop
Technical depth, leadership, executive presence and career strategy.
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Elevate
Visibility, recognition and a seat where decisions are made.
Why BCN exists
Talent is already here. The connections that move careers forward are not always visible.
The problem
Five gaps BCN is built to close.
Isolation
Talented professionals who want to grow don’t always know where to find people who can guide them or who have walked the same path.
Mentorship without sponsorship
People need advocates who recommend them for opportunities and speak for them when they are not in the room, not only advice.
Skills beyond the technical
Leadership, communication, executive presence, negotiation and strategic thinking decide how far a career goes.
Visibility
Black professionals lead as specialists, architects, executives, founders, researchers and educators. Their work deserves to be seen.
Access to opportunity
Employers need talent, and talent needs a way to reach employers, recruiters and industry leaders. BCN connects both sides.
Who BCN is for
Different paths. One network.
Students to executives, founders to recruiters, and the allies who stand with them.
Emerging talent
Professionals
Founders
Leaders
Mentors
Allies and partnersEveryone is welcome. Our commitment to Black professionals is intentional.
Where BCN is going
Foundation first. Then ecosystem. Then global.
Phase 1
Foundation
- Brand, governance and credibility
- Website and membership platform
- Founding community
- First strategic partnerships
Phase 2
Ecosystem
- Structured mentorship
- Career and leadership programs
- Employer and recruiter links
- Speaker network and recognition
Phase 3
Global platform
- Signature international events
- Regional chapters or ambassadors
- Executive sponsorship initiatives
- Corporate partnerships
Long term
A lasting institution
An ecosystem that keeps creating opportunity and developing leaders across generations.
BCN is at the founding stage. These are our plans, and we will say plainly what is live and what is still ahead.
The room we want to build
Conversations that open doors.
Images are illustrative.
Partner with BCN
Meaningful partnerships, not logos on a website.
We work with organizations committed to developing cybersecurity talent, strengthening professional networks and creating meaningful opportunities.
Who we work with
Cybersecurity associations, universities, employers, recruiters, technology companies and security leaders.
How partners take part
Sponsor events, host roundtables, mentor members and open pathways to interviews and roles.
What both sides gain
Access to talent for you. Access to opportunity for our members. Real value on both sides.
“We are not simply building a network. We are building an ecosystem for connection, development, opportunity and leadership in cybersecurity.”Founder, Black Cyber Network
Questions
Good to know before you join.
Is BCN only for Black professionals?
No. Everyone who cares about cybersecurity careers and a stronger, more inclusive industry is welcome. Our commitment to advancing Black professionals is intentional and central to who we are.
What happens after I join?
You complete a short form and we reply personally. As BCN grows you will hear about events, mentorship and opportunities that match what you told us you want.
What do you do with my information?
We use it to run BCN and to contact you about it. We do not sell it. We do not ask for sensitive details such as race, date of birth or government IDs. You can ask us to remove your details at any time. Read the privacy notice for the full picture.
Is BCN already running events and programs?
BCN is in its founding stage. Founding members help shape what we build first, and we will always say plainly what is live and what is still ahead.
I am an employer or recruiter. How can I take part?
Choose “Partner or sponsor” or “Hire or recruit” in the form and tell us what you have in mind. We build partnerships where both sides contribute.