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Carolina Cyber Network

Affiliate Criteria

Affiliates must be North Carolina government entities, industrial units, non-profits, or for-profit entities.

CCN Affiliate Membership

The Carolina Cyber Network welcomes Affiliates who share our mission to grow and strengthen North Carolina’s cybersecurity workforce. Affiliates may include:

  • Government agencies (state, local, and regional)
  • Non-profit organizations and youth-focused educational programs

What Affiliates Do
Affiliates play an important role in connecting students with real-world learning opportunities by participating in CCN economic sector and work groups

Affiliate Opportunities
Affiliates are welcome to join:

  • CCN Bi-Annual Convenings
  • Economic Sector Groups
  • Work Groups

Affiliates also have access to:

  • Discounted licenses for CCN-supported cyber ranges
  • Student competitions at no cost
  • Cyber career fairs
  • Cybersecurity education and training resources for youth

Grant Eligibility
Affiliates are not eligible to apply for CCN grants but can fully participate in sector group activities and benefit from shared resources, best practices, and outcomes.