Forged For Success
Cybersecurity students graduate with technical knowledge but limited client-facing, real-world experience. Employers struggle to assess readiness, and students face barriers entering the workforce.
At the same time, MSPs are increasingly targeted as high-value entry points for cyberattacks, yet many cannot afford professional penetration testing. This leaves them and the small businesses they protect at greater risk.
Professionals across the industry want to give back but often lack structured, high-impact ways to mentor emerging talent. The Hackening brings these groups together to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem from the ground up.
The Hackening solves these problems.
Our model uplifts the MSP ecosystem, prepares students for the workforce, and provides cybersecurity professionals with a practical way to support the next generation.
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Students develop real experience through supervised, client-facing engagements that demonstrate they are job-ready.
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MSPs gain actionable, professional-quality penetration testing reports at little to no cost.
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Cybersecurity professionals have a structured way to mentor students and give back to the MSP and SMB community.
