NightDragon, Billington Cybersecurity, The Cyber Guild and Carahsoft launch Coalition at upcoming RSA Conference to drive community, engagement, and advance cybersecurity awareness.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NightDragon, Billington CyberSecurity, The Cyber Guild and Carahsoft announce their joint commitment to empowering the next generation of cyber leaders with the launch of a new industry Coalition committed to building a stronger, more educated, and resilient cybersecurity workforce to defend organizations and our national security against today's biggest cyber threats.
"This coalition represents what cybersecurity needs right now—alignment between capital, community, capability, and cause," said Dave DeWalt, Founder and CEO of NightDragon. "By uniting our platforms and voices, we can break down silos and create new onramps for individuals to step into the exciting, high-impact world of cyber."
The Coalition lays out several goals, showcasing the organizations' shared commitments towards advancing the cybersecurity workforce:
This Coalition will kick off with a series of activations surrounding RSA Conference 2025, including at Carahsoft's RSA Public Sector Day on April 28, the Billington CyberSecurity Breakfast and the NightDragon Innovation Summit on April 29, 2025. These efforts will be supported by workforce-focused programs and community-building events in the Washington D.C. area later this year.
Throughout the year, the coalition partners will collaborate to deliver a series of impactful community events and strategic activations, including:
"For over a decade, Billington Cybersecurity has been a convener of public-private dialogue in cybersecurity," said Thomas K. Billington, CEO and Founder of Billington CyberSecurity. "We are excited to be part of this coalition, which expands our mission and reach to address workforce at scale."
"The Cyber Guild Foundation's purpose is to build a more sustainable cybersecurity ecosystem. Our mission has always been about building community to break down barriers, build bridges, and bring people into the cyber fold," said Debbie Sallis, Founding Executive Director of The Cyber Guild. "This Coalition of mission-driven cyber organizations allows us to scale those efforts to support a more capable and confident cyber workforce."
"Carahsoft is proud to support this coalition and amplify its mission by connecting leading cybersecurity solutions with the government and education sectors," said Craig P. Abod, President of Carahsoft. "We look forward to supporting events, training programs, and engagement efforts that build a safer, smarter cyber future."
For more information or to get involved, please contact network@nightdragon.com.
About NightDragon
NightDragon is an investment and advisory firm focused on growth and late-stage investments within the cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy industries. Its platform and vast industry network provide unparalleled threat insights, deal flow, market leverage and operating expertise to drive portfolio company growth and increase shareholder value. Founded by Dave DeWalt, the NightDragon team has more than 25 years of operational and market expertise leading technology companies such as Documentum, EMC, Siebel Systems (Oracle), McAfee, Mandiant, Avast and FireEye. Read more about NightDragon at www.nightdragon.com.
About Billington CyberSecurity
Founded in 2010, Billington CyberSecurity is the leading cyber education company for executives, hosting high-caliber summits and workshops that explore key cyber issues that advance the cybersecurity of the U.S. government, its allied partners, and critical infrastructure. These events convene seniormost government officials and industry partners, highlighted by its signature conference—the annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit held each fall. Learn more at https://billingtoncybersecurity.com/.
About The Cyber Guild
The Cyber Guild Foundation exists to unify the most essential component of the cybersecurity dynamic – the people! With a vision for a more secure world where people are empowered to connect through technology, the Cyber Guild is shaping an inclusive cybersecurity workforce by activating leaders, and advancing women through education and community building. The Cyber Guild Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Learn more at https://thecyberguild.org/
About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com.
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