Purpose
At Cybernous, we believe our greatest strength lies in the success of our learners. To carry this forward, we proudly invite distinguished alumni to join the Cybernous Mentorship & Advisory Program — a curated space where certified professionals can uplift future candidates, shape Cybernous' direction, and share in its long-term growth.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered as a Cybernous Mentor, the candidate must:
- Be a graduate /alumni of Cybernous training programs (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIPP, SOC Analyst, etc.).
- Have successfully cleared a globally recognized certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIPM, etc.) under Cybernous mentorship.
- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in cybersecurity, privacy, or risk management domains.
- Exhibit strong communication, empathy, and leadership qualities.
- Be willing to dedicate a minimum of 2–4 hours/month for mentoring or advisory engagement.
- Maintain high ethical standards and align with Cybernous' Code of Professional Conduct.
Mentor Responsibility
As a Cybernous Mentor, your role is to guide, support, and inspire.
Your responsibilities include:
- Hosting monthly Q&A or coffee chat sessions with current students.
- Providing career guidance, exam strategies, and domain insight through calls or webinars.
- Contributing to LinkedIn endorsement drives, testimonial reviews, or success stories.
- Referring quality candidates to Cybernous programs and ensuring our standard of excellence.
- Supporting the Cybernous community through LinkedIn comments, post shares, and alumni tags.
- Offering feedback on course quality, curriculum evolution, and industry trends.
- Respecting confidentiality of students and Cybernous training material.
Note: Mentors are not expected to conduct full-fledged training unless part of the Cybernous trainer onboarding track.
Benefits for Mentors
Becoming a mentor is both a prestige and a growth opportunity. You will receive:
🎖️ Recognition Certificate as a Cybernous Certified Mentor.
🧠 Priority access to exclusive Cybernous events, webinars, and masterclasses.
🌐 Featured profile on the Cybernous website and social media channels.
🧾 Access to updated materials and live class refreshers.
🤝 Networking with top mentors, trainers, and industry professionals.
💼 Early access to job referrals and freelance opportunities through Cybernous partners.
🧩 Bonus eligibility for internal trainer track or SME roles in content development and Mentoring the Students.
Join the Advisory Group – Be a Stakeholder
Mentors who go above and beyond will be invited to join the Cybernous Advisory Panel, where you help shape Cybernous' future and also:
- Provide input on training roadmap, curriculum design, and market needs.
- Act as ambassadors for Cybernous in your organization and community.
- Be featured as Stakeholders in the Cybernous annual vision board and impact summary.
- Participate in roundtable discussions with core leadership on strategic growth.
- Stakeholders may also become eligible for:
- Revenue-share models in mentorship-driven programs
- Co-branding opportunities in specific bootcamps or workshops
- Invites to Cybernous-led international training collaborations
How to Join
1. Alumni may self-nominate or be referred by a current mentor or coach. Applying our Mentors club is simple, you need to fill this Quick Survey
2. Shortlisted profiles will go through a 15-minute interaction session with the core team.
3. Once approved, mentors will be onboarded with:
o Digital certificate
o Welcome kit (if applicable)
o Access to Cybernous Mentor Dashboard (Beta)