Are you building an innovative solution and facing cybersecurity concerns?
Trusted by Companies across the GLOBE
If you meet our eligibility criteria, you’ll get direct access to expert cybersecurity guidance and hands-on support.
To qualify for zero-cost support, you must meet both of the following:
Raised less than $500,000 in total funding
Generated less than $300,000 in revenue in the last 12 months
Not Eligible?
If you do not meet these criteria, we can still help by referring you to trusted cybersecurity service providers,
We can help you in vetting your list of cybersecurity providers you have and recommend to you.
Our Mission
Our volunteer team is committed to protecting innovative founders from global cyber attacks, helping you achieve compliance and build a stronger, safer world of amazing startups.
Why Startups Matter
We believe startups change the world. From Amazon to Facebook and Nvidia, every global leader started small.
But the world has changed—cyber attacks on innovative founders must be stopped.
How We Help
Who Supports You
Our Approach
How We Help
Cybersecurity Advisory
Get tailored advice from vetted industry experts volunteering with OpenCypod.
Compliance
Governance & Risk
Security Assessment
Security Engineering
Deploy and manage security tools with guidance
Who Supports You
Our team of volunteers are driven by community and the hope of a better world built by startups.
Our lead volunteer, known as a Technical Fellow, is a senior expert with 5–10+ years of experience, leading critical initiatives and mentoring other volunteers to deliver world-class support.
Our Approach
Send Your Application
Book a Call
Discuss Your Needs
Plan Support
Work with our Technical Fellow to design a tailored cybersecurity support plan.
Application Process
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Easy to set up, free, integrates with Gmail, customizable, supports file uploads and branching.
Modern design, user-friendly, integrates with automation tools (Zapier, Slack).
Advanced features, easy integration, good for custom workflows.
Workflow Suggestion:
Our team is made up of experienced cybersecurity professionals volunteering their time to support innovation and protect startups.
1
Collect applications via Google Form or Typeform.
2
Review submissions internally.
3
Send personalized email invitations to eligible founders with a link to book a call (e.g., Calendly, Google Calendar, Microsoft Bookings).
4
Assign a Technical Fellow or volunteer to each founder after review.
What to Include on the Page
- Eligibility Reminder:
Brief criteria and link to full eligibility details. - Application Form:
Embedded or linked (Google Form, Typeform, etc.). - What Happens Next:
Step-by-step timeline (application review, invite to book call, support planning). - CTA Buttons:
- Apply Now
- Check Eligibility
- Contact Us for Questions
- FAQ Link:
Quick answers about the process, eligibility, privacy. - Success Story/Quote:
Short testimonial from a founder who benefited. - Contact Info:
Email or chat for urgent questions.
Sample
Application Fields
- Founder name
- Startup name
- Website (if any)
- Funding raised
- Revenue (last 12 months)
- Brief description of your solution
- Main cybersecurity concerns
- Areas you need help with (checkboxes: advisory, compliance, risk, assessment, engineering)
- Preferred call times
Next Steps Section
- Our team reviews your application.
- If eligible, you’ll get an email to book a call.
- We’ll assign a Technical Fellow to lead your support.
- You’ll receive ongoing help, resources, and follow-up.
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