Apply to become a CyberGuardian™ Pro

Your application will be reviewed within 10 days after submission by our team and board. After application submission, we will notify you of your acceptance to the CyberGuardian™ Pro program and include an invoice for your membership.

CyberGuardian™ Pro Program Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction Welcome to the CyberGuardian™ Pro Program, a community of professionals dedicated to fostering cybersecurity awareness, education, and action. By joining, you commit to upholding the values of integrity, truth, responsibility, honesty, and character that underpin our mission.

2. Membership Eligibility Membership in the CyberGuardian™ Pro Program is open to professionals in cybersecurity, IT, law, insurance, education, law enforcement, and related fields. All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria set forth by SecureTheVillage.

3. Code of Conduct As a member, you agree to:

  • Professional Integrity: Conduct yourself with honesty and integrity in all interactions.

  • Compliance with Laws: Adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

  • Respectful Interaction: Engage respectfully with peers, avoiding discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise harmful behavior.

  • Confidentiality: Safeguard sensitive information obtained through the program.

  • Collaboration: Actively contribute to the mission of creating a secure and informed community.

Failure to adhere to these principles may result in membership termination.

4. Membership Fees Membership fees are as follows:

  • $795 annually

  • $250 quarterly

  • Complimentary for educators, students, and law enforcement

Fees must be paid on time to maintain membership status. Payments are non-refundable.

5. Benefits and Services Membership includes:

  • Access to CyberGuardian™ Security Connect webinars

  • Invitations to exclusive cybersecurity events

  • Educational materials and training sessions

  • Visibility in SecureTheVillage newsletters and social media

  • Complimentary admission to the Annual Reasonable Cybersecurity Conference

6. Termination Policy Membership may be terminated under the following conditions:

  • By the Member: Members may cancel by providing written notice 30 days prior to the next billing cycle.

  • By the Organization: SecureTheVillage reserves the right to terminate membership without refund for violations of the Code of Conduct, non-payment of fees, or actions deemed harmful to the program’s mission or reputation.

Examples of harmful actions include but are not limited to:

  • Disseminating false or misleading information.

  • Breaching confidentiality agreements.

  • Engaging in behavior that damages the reputation of SecureTheVillage or the CyberGuardian™ Pro Program.

Decisions regarding termination are final and at the sole discretion of SecureTheVillage.

7. Refund Policy Membership fees are non-refundable, including in cases of termination due to misconduct.

8. Intellectual Property All materials provided through the program remain the intellectual property of SecureTheVillage. Members are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use these materials for personal and professional development but may not distribute or reproduce them without permission.

9. Limitation of Liability SecureTheVillage is not liable for any damages or losses arising from the use of program materials or participation in events.

10. Amendments SecureTheVillage reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions. Members will be notified of significant changes, and continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California.

12. Acceptance By joining the CyberGuardian™ Pro Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

For any questions or concerns, please contact SecureTheVillage.