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Founded in 2021, Fusion Cyber has grown from a small start-up to are cognized leader in cybersecurity education. It has partnerships with fourw ell-known universities: the University of South Carolina, the University of Kentucky, Florida International University, and Denmark Technical College.
Fusion Cyber offers cutting-edge courses designed to prepare professionals for the evolving demands of the cybersecurity landscape. The programs range from foundational IT security and risk management training with specialized courses like AI and quantum computing to advanced hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC). Highlights include the FC RMF series, which introduces students to the NIST Risk Management Framework and equips them to conduct comprehensive security assessments, and the Security Operations Apprenticeship, which trains participants in threat detection and incident response using real-world SOC tools and techniques. Additionally, Fusion Cyber’s AI Super Employee course empowers employees to leverage AI securely, while the upcoming Quantum Compute and Communications curriculum explores the future of cyber defense. Each course combines expert-led instruction, practical exercises, and career services to ensure participants are industry-ready.
Fusion Cyber Super Human is an AI Vertical Agent platform closing the critical national security talent gap. Of the 455,000 open cybersecurity roles in the U.S., nearly 200,000 require security clearances, leaving our nation vulnerable. Fusion Cyber’s AI-enhanced programs, run in partnership with universities, focus on recruiting under-selected communities and veterans—building a pipeline of cleared talent for the future.
Since its founding in January 2021, Fusion Cyber has rapidly grown into a key player in addressing national security needs by filling the cyber talent gap. Through strategic partnerships with billion-dollar companies like Cisco, the organization has expanded its university-branded program, achieved solid financial performance with 40%margins, and secured funding for scholarships, grants, and non-predatory loans to ensure accessibility for all.
Fusion Cyber offers a comprehensive 24-weekonline program designed to prepare students for industry-recognized certifications such as Security+, CISSP, C/SA, CISA, and CEH. The program equips learners with the critical skills needed to help organizations assess their resilience, combat cyber threats, and stay ahead of technological, legal, and policy developments. Fusion Cyber is working to address the 455,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions in the U.S., ensuring these roles are filled with highly skilled and qualified professionals by focusing on bridging the widening cyber talent gap.
Dedicated to supporting individuals at all stages of their professional journey, Fusion Cyber empowers career starters and career switchers to thrive in cybersecurity. Their results speak volumes, with graduates achieving an average 68% increase in salary post-completion. Through this innovative and outcomes-driven approach, Fusion Cyber prepares students for certification success and positions them to make meaningful contributions to a growing and essential industry.
Fusion Cyber distinguishes itself from competitors through its strategic and innovative use of AI. The company has redefined how students access and engage with educational resources by seamlessly integrating AI across various aspects of its programs. This includes AI-enhanced tutoring services that provide personalized support, intelligent digital textbooks that adapt to the learner’s pace and needs, and a proprietary AI-powered mock interview platform developed to prepare students for real-world scenarios.
Through these advancements, Fusion Cyber ensures that the information and tools provided to students remain accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to today’s rapidly evolving industries. By leveraging the power of AI, Fusion Cyber not only enhances the learning experience but also equips students with a competitive edge, empowering them to excel academically and prepare for future success in their careers.
Philosophy of Start-Ups in South Carolina
In South Carolina, small start-ups are more than businesses—they are the heartbeats of a community deeply rooted in tradition yet boldly embracing the future. Entrepreneurs here carry a unique philosophy that values hard work, resourcefulness, and the power of human connection to drive innovation. Backed by Cisco, Fusion Cyber is building the Fusion Centers Quantum SOC—a next-generation security operations center designed to safeguard national and allied interests. With the rise of global threats and the proliferation of AI-driven attacks, up to 80% of today’s security events are unnecessary noise. The AI and large language models (LLMs) process data at the edge, stopping threats before they leave the device and creating jobs while strengthening the defense posture. Headquartered on campus at Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina, this wholly owned commercial start-up provides AI-enhanced SOC services to higher education, small and medium businesses, the DoD, and civilian agencies.
The story of South Carolina’s small start-upsbegins with grit. Whether in Charleston,Greenville, or Columbia, entrepreneurs knowthat success isn’t given—it’s earned. They see challenges not as setbacks but as opportunities to build something better.
Fusion Cyber isn’t just adapting to the future—it’s creating it. It transforms challenges into opportunities and potential into impact by equipping the next generation of cybersecurity leaders with the tools, knowledge, and mindset to thrive. It is a beacon of resilience, innovation, and progress in an evolving world. The future of cybersecurity starts here.
