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Your generosity directly fuels our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive Cybersecurity community!
 

"The official mission of Blacks In Cybersecurity™ (BIC) is to encourage the participation of the Black community in Cybersecurity."

Every contribution supports hands-on education, mentorship, and workforce readiness, empowering members to thrive in security and technology.
 

Your donations sustain...
 

• Educational Access
  Scholarships, certification vouchers, and technical training that open doors for emerging talent.
   

• Community & Outreach 
  BIC Events and Conferences, our DEF CON Village and year-round engagement that connect hackers, students, professionals and partners!
   

• Operational Growth
  Your donation contributes to our infrastructure, technology and logistics that keep our programs running effectively and sustainably.
   

• BIC Mentorship Program
  One-on-one and group mentorship connecting industry professionals with learners seeking guidance in cybersecurity, networking, and career advancement.
   

• BIC Speaker Development Program
  Equips community members with the tools, coaching, and confidence to present at national conferences and events.Builds a pipeline of diverse, knowledgeable speakers who represent the organization on global stages.
   

• BIC Red Team Program
  Offers hands-on offensive security training focused on ethical hacking, exploitation, and real-world adversary simulation. Prepares participants for roles in penetration testing, threat emulation, and offensive cyber operations.
   

• BIC Blue Team Program
  Focuses on defensive operations, detection engineering, and incident response.Provides guided labs, SOC simulations, and workshops on cybersecurity monitoring and mitigation.Trains members to identify, analyze, and defend against real-world cyber threats.
   

• "BIC Gives Back" Recycling Program - Philanthropy & Access Initiatives
  A material recycling and donation pipeline that distributes laptops, textbooks, and certification materials to learners in need across the community.
   

• BIC Career Services & Resume Bank
  A talent pipeline connecting trained and certified members to job opportunities, internships, and partnerships with industry employers.
   

• BIC Capture the Flag (CTF) & Technical Training
  Hands-on labs, workshops, and competitive CTF events that showcase our global talent & sharpen skills in penetration testing, incident response, and digital forensics.
   

• BIC Community Engagement & our BIC Village @ DEF CON
  Interactive spaces like our DEF CON Village and regional events that bring together practitioners, students, and educators to share knowledge and celebrate the culture of cybersecurity

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