North Star Cybersecurity Program

Cybersecurity Certificate Training Program

Nationwide Cybersecurity Education

The North Star Cybersecurity Certification Program, created by Delaware SBDC, is designed to educate staff at any entity that has a current cooperative agreement or grant with SBA including, but not limited to: SBDCs, WBCs, SCORE, VBOCs, Cyber Grantees, and STEP, ensuring advisors across the country gain a working level knowledge of cybersecurity as it pertains to small business. North Star Certified advisors are well-prepared to incorporate cybersecurity into regular business practices, advising sessions, conversations and everyday interactions with technology.

Who Can Participate?

North Star Certification Program is available to SBA resource partner staff and advisors/mentors, including:

    • Small Business Development Center
    • Women’s Business Centers
    • SCORE Members
    • Veteran Business Outreach Centers
    • Other entities that have cooperative agreements or grants with SBA

No-Cost Training for Small Business Advisors

Train at your own pace, at no cost. Asynchronous training modules and activities make learning accessible.

Working Knowledge of Cybersecurity Principles

Explore basic cybersecurity principles, including phishing, password security, malware, software updates, data security and privacy, standards and frameworks, cyber insurance, cyber advising and much more.

By Resource Partners, For Resource Partners

The North Star Certification Program is run by the Delaware Small Business Development Center and has been utilized nationwide by America’s SBDC.

Training the Trainer

America’s small businesses need help and guidance to protect their data and assets from bad actors – ensure you and your team are equipped to support entrepreneurs in your area.

Want To Enroll?

You can submit a registration request for the North Star team to review. Once granted access, you can complete the training and get certified.

* Must be a SBA Partner or have a cooperative agreement or grant with SBA to access training

Have Questions?

Reach out to the North Star team with questions