Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center

Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center

Speciality: Cloud and Network Penetration Testing

Augusta, United States 45 employees
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[01] About

Government cybersecurity organization based in Augusta, Georgia; 36 employees with 9.8% YoY growth; founded in 2018; provides cybersecurity training, workforce development, and penetration testing services including vulnerability analysis and environment simulation; serves policy-makers and the public sector.

The Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center is a unique public/private collaboration among academia, government, and the private sector. It is designed to meet the growing need for cybersecurity talent by addressing the cybersecurity workforce shortage with creative training solutions while shaping a culture of innovation. The Hull McKnight building is home to certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level programs in information technology, cybersecurity and cyber sciences offered by Augusta University and Augusta Technical College. Training to meet the current and future workforce needs for private industry as well as federal, state, and local government is a key focus in the Georgia Cyber Center’s first building. The Shaffer MacCartney building fosters innovation and entrepreneurship while serving as a hub for technology startups. It also includes leasable space available to firms and organizations supporting the state’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Resident partners can leverage the center’s strategic resources while benefiting from the world-class collaboration between industry leaders, startup companies, academic institutions and federal/state government entities.
[02] Services
Cybersecurity Training And Education
Workforce Development
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Analysis
Environment Simulation
Certificate And Degree Programs
Cyber Workforce Academy Training
Cyber Range Services
Makerspace (the Garage)
K12 Outreach.
[03] Certifications
The Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center Itself Does Not Explicitly List Its Own Certifications On Its Website Or In The Available Public Information. However
One Of Its Partners
Steelgate LLC
Holds Certifications Including ISO 27001
ISO 9001

ISO 9001 and Cybersecurity/IT


Origin


ISO 9001 is a quality management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), first published in 1987. However, it's important to note that ISO 9001 itself is not a cybersecurity or IT-specific certification—it's a general quality management standard applicable to any industry. For cybersecurity and IT specifically, ISO created ISO/IEC 27001 in 2005, which focuses on information security management systems. ISO 9001 was created to establish consistent quality management practices across organizations worldwide, while ISO/IEC 27001 was developed to address the growing need for standardized information security controls.


Industry Value


ISO 9001 is valued across industries for demonstrating an organization's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, which can indirectly support IT operations. For actual cybersecurity and IT security certification, ISO/IEC 27001 is the recognized standard, valued because it provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information, demonstrates due diligence to clients and stakeholders, and is often required for government contracts or business partnerships. ISO/IEC 27001 certification signals that an organization has implemented internationally recognized security controls and risk management processes, making it essential for building trust in an increasingly security-conscious business environment.
CMMC

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)


Origin


The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was created by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in 2020 in response to increasing cybersecurity threats targeting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The framework was developed to ensure that defense contractors and subcontractors adequately protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) in their systems. The DoD recognized that existing self-attestation methods were insufficient to safeguard sensitive defense-related data from sophisticated cyber attacks, particularly from nation-state adversaries, prompting the need for a more rigorous, third-party verification system.


Industry Value and Importance


CMMC certification has become essential for companies seeking to do business with the Department of Defense, as it is now a contractual requirement for defense contractors. The certification demonstrates that an organization has implemented appropriate cybersecurity practices and processes to protect sensitive government information, making it a competitive differentiator in the defense contracting marketplace. Beyond compliance, CMMC helps organizations improve their overall cybersecurity posture, reduce breach risks, and build trust with government clients and partners. The tiered certification structure allows companies to align their security investments with the sensitivity of the information they handle, making it both practical and scalable across the diverse defense supply chain.

And Others. Therefore
No Direct Certifications For The Center Itself Can Be Confirmed.
[05] Notable Clients
  • SteelGate
  • Booz Allen
  • Todyl
  • Athenix
  • Purpose Fueled Leader
  • Siege CyberOps
  • Leidos
  • ECS
  • Sealing Tech
  • Test Resource Management Center
  • National Cyber Range
  • Scientific Research Corporation
  • Cyber Fusion Innovation Center (CFIC)
  • SOFtact Solutions
  • The Alliance for Fort Eisenhower
  • Buona Caffe
  • Parsons
  • Augusta University School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
  • Augusta Technical College School of Cyber and Design Media
  • Georgia Bureau of Investigation
  • theClubhou.se
  • Peraton