Paragon Cyber delivers affordable, professional-grade cybersecurity services while training the next generation of tech leaders. Our hybrid model combines student innovation with seasoned oversight – securing your organization while changing the face of tech.
Paragon Cyber is a for-profit organization incubated by and operating under the IgCE nonprofit (iceprogram.org). The nonprofit owns the for-profit.
Every engagement is led and reviewed by cybersecurity professionals with 15+ years of field experience. You receive senior-level oversight at every stage.
Lead Mentor, Cybersecurity Advisor
15+ years of experience leading cybersecurity programs, advising organizations, and developing future talent. Specializes in security operations, infrastructure protection, risk reduction, and strategic guidance.
CISSP | Risk Management | Infrastructure Security
Compliance Advisor
12+ years of experience helping organizations meet security and regulatory requirements across healthcare, finance, and growing businesses. Focused on building clear, practical compliance programs.
SOC 2 | HIPAA | NIST Framework
Cloud Security Specialist
10+ years of experience securing cloud environments, modern infrastructure, and distributed teams. Experienced in designing resilient systems with identity-first and zero trust architecture.
AWS Security | Microsoft Azure | Zero Trust Strategy
Expert-led services that reduce risk, improve security posture, and help your organization move forward with confidence.
Know exactly where you're exposed and receive a prioritized roadmap to fix critical risks. Delivered within 7–10 days.
Get senior cybersecurity leadership without hiring a full-time executive. Strategy, planning, vendor oversight, and board-ready guidance.
Identify weaknesses before attackers do. Receive a clear remediation report with action steps.
Projects delivered or co-delivered by seasoned cybersecurity professionals with real operational experience. Ideal for complex or high-trust environments.
Prepare for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, or NIST requirements with confidence. Know what’s missing and what to do next.
Deploy private AI systems with full control over your data, workflows, and security. No public model dependency.
Firebird Community Arts, Chicago
The organization had no existing IT infrastructure and needed a secure, scalable setup for daily operations, staff access, and future growth.
Paragon Cyber designed and deployed a full UniFi network environment, implemented access control systems, completed structured cabling, and created a secure operational foundation.
Secure, scalable infrastructure delivered on time and within nonprofit budget constraints. The organization launched with reliable connectivity, controlled access, and room to grow.
Building purpose-driven technology solutions for communities worldwide.
Professional service today. Stronger workforce tomorrow.
Paragon Cyber operates a supervised residency model, similar to how doctors train under experienced physicians before practicing independently. Our residents work under certified cybersecurity professionals on real-world engagements, with senior oversight at every stage. You receive professional-grade service backed by experienced experts. Residents gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and career readiness. Everyone wins.
Every project is reviewed and guided by experienced professionals.
Residents gain practical skills through live engagements.
Each engagement helps build the next generation workforce.
Are you 16–22 and serious about a career in cybersecurity?
Skip the guesswork. Apply for the Paragon Residency, where you gain hands-on experience through real clients, real projects, and real mentorship from industry professionals.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 22.
Students Trained
Organizations Served
Security Coverage
“Paragon Cyber’s supervised student model gave us enterprise-grade security at a price our nonprofit could afford. The quality assurance from their mentors was exceptional.”
IT Director
Community Health Alliance
“The residency graduates we hired hit the ground running. Real experience, real deliverables, real value. This pipeline is exactly what the industry needs.”
CISO
TechStart Innovations
“Their Sovereign AI consultation transformed our data privacy posture. Local models, full control, zero compliance risks. Brilliant work.”
Chief Data Officer
Regional Medical System
Your experience still matters. Put it to work where it creates real impact.
You’ve spent years in the field. You’ve built real knowledge through hands-on experience, problem solving, and time in the trenches. Paragon Cyber gives you a place to use it.
Help mentor the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, stay engaged with meaningful work, and contribute to real client engagements alongside experienced peers.
Whether you’re transitioning careers, re-entering the workforce, or looking for purpose-driven opportunities, this is your door back in.
