Innovative Solutions

    Built to Address Mission-driven Challenges

    Nysernet brings together connectivity, cybersecurity, education services and membership  to help research, education, healthcare, cultural and nonprofit organizations build secure, resilient, high-performing and future-ready technology foundations.

    Not one-size-fits-all, we continue to design our services to meet your actual needs. Whether you are moving data, reducing risk, strengthening your team or looking for a community that understands your work, we will help you determine and implement the best-fit solution.

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    Join the community shaping what comes next.

    Membership connects your organization to shared expertise, preferred pricing, peer insight and a community invested in your success. Nysernet members help shape the services, conversations and partnerships that move our community forward.

    • Inform, Assist and Consult Membership Tiers
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    Build the infrastructure that powers your mission.

    Support research, learning, collaboration, cloud access and everyday operations with connectivity designed for the way your organization works. Nysernet helps you reach state, national and international research networks, connect to high-demand platforms and build a stronger foundation for what comes next.

    • Research & Education Network

    • Integrated Access Service

    • Commercial Internet Services

    • Managed Edge

    • Datacenter

    • Colocation 

    • Dark Fiber
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    Strengthen the defenses that protect your work.

    Strengthening cybersecurity is easier with a team at your back. Nysernet helps organizations assess risk, find vulnerabilities, prepare for incidents and build stronger defenses with practical support designed for mission-driven environments.

    • Cyber Risk Maturity Blueprint
    • Cybersecurity Skills Training Program
    • Penetration Testing
    • Cyber Resiliency Tabletop Engagements
    • Cyber Insurance Review and Advisement
    • Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
    • CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) and CMMC Certified Practitioner (CCP) Certification 
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    Grow the expertise that moves your team forward.

    Nysernet education services help IT and security professionals build technical skills, leadership capacity and peer connections. From training and certifications to events and leadership development, our learning experiences are built around practical growth and shared expertise.

    • Virtual & In-person Events, including regional Nysernet Connects and our annual conference, NYSCIO
    • Professional Development Courses & Learning Pathways
    • SANS Aggregate Buy Program
    • CIO Leadership Academy
    Explore Educational Offerings
    A group of Nysernet members pose for a photo during a reception at Nysernet's annual conference, NYSCIO.
    Join the community shaping what comes next.

    Membership connects your organization to shared expertise, preferred pricing, peer insight and a community invested in your success. Nysernet members help shape the services, conversations and partnerships that move our community forward.

    • Inform, Assist and Consult Membership Tiers
    Explore Benefits of Membership
    Nysernet Chief Network Architect Bill Owens speaks with members in the Syracuse Data Center
    Build the infrastructure that powers your mission.

    Support research, learning, collaboration, cloud access and everyday operations with connectivity designed for the way your organization works. Nysernet helps you reach state, national and international research networks, connect to high-demand platforms and build a stronger foundation for what comes next.

    • Research & Education Network

    • Integrated Access Service

    • Commercial Internet Services

    • Managed Edge

    • Datacenter

    • Colocation 

    • Dark Fiber
    Explore Connectivity Options
    Nysernet Chief Information Security Officer Emilyann Fogarty in discussion with a member.
    Strengthen the defenses that protect your work.

    Strengthening cybersecurity is easier with a team at your back. Nysernet helps organizations assess risk, find vulnerabilities, prepare for incidents and build stronger defenses with practical support designed for mission-driven environments.

    • Cyber Risk Maturity Blueprint
    • Cybersecurity Skills Training Program
    • Penetration Testing
    • Cyber Resiliency Tabletop Engagements
    • Cyber Insurance Review and Advisement
    • Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
    • CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) and CMMC Certified Practitioner (CCP) Certification 
    Explore Cybersecurity Solutions
    A group of four Nysernet staff gather around a workspace to solve a problem together.
    Grow the expertise that moves your team forward.

    Nysernet education services help IT and security professionals build technical skills, leadership capacity and peer connections. From training and certifications to events and leadership development, our learning experiences are built around practical growth and shared expertise.

    • Virtual & In-person Events, including regional Nysernet Connects and our annual conference, NYSCIO
    • Professional Development Courses & Learning Pathways
    • SANS Aggregate Buy Program
    • CIO Leadership Academy
    Explore Educational Offerings

    Beyond technology. Built with community.

    Nysernet was created by members, for members. Our solutions continue to evolve to meet the changing technological needs of nonprofit organizations.

    We combine high-performance technology, trusted expertise and a member-powered community to help organizations solve challenges that are too important to face alone.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Nysernet provides more than a set of services. We are a not-for-profit technology partner and member-powered community. We design with our members, share expertise and focus on long-term organizational success.

    Our services are built around your specific needs and therefore we do not offer one-size-fits all pricing. Discuss your goals with our team and we will provide a design and quote that matches your needs.

    Nysernet offers connectivity, cybersecurity, education services and membership for mission-driven organizations.

     

    These solutions help you connect reliably, strengthen cybersecurity, grow your team and become part of a member-powered technology community.

    Eligibility depends on the service but, generally speaking, Nysernet works with:

    • Colleges and universities
    • Healthcare organizations
    • K-12, BOCES and Regional Information Centers (RICs)
    • Libraries
    • Museums and cultural organizations
    • Research institutions
    • Other nonprofits and public-service organizations

    Reach out to our membership team to further confirm your eligibility.

    No. The only requirement to access Nysernet services is membership. Connectivity, cybersecurity and education can all be purchased independently of each other.

    Start with the challenge you are trying to solve.

     

    Choose Connectivity if you need better network performance, research access or data center connectivity. Choose Cybersecurity if you need to assess risk, test defenses, prepare for incidents or support compliance. Choose Education Services if your team needs training, certifications, leadership development or peer learning. Choose Membership if you want access to the full Nysernet community and member benefits.

    No. You do not need to know the right service before reaching out.

     

    Tell us what you are trying to solve, what constraints you are working within and what outcomes matter most. We will help you identify the right next step.

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    Let's Find the Right Solution, Together.

    Tell us what you are trying to solve. We will help you understand your options and identify the right next step.

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