Grey Team Foundation

Our Mission

Grey Team Foundation exists to safeguard the most vulnerable members of society by providing free cybersecurity education, awareness programs, and practical risk mitigation services tailored to underserved communities. We believe that everyone deserves the knowledge and tools to navigate an increasingly digital world safely, regardless of their resources or technical background.

Through strategic partnerships, localized workshops and educational content, we deliver hands-on training and accessible resources that empower individuals and organizations to build resilient cybersecurity practices. By fostering collaboration with community leaders and volunteers, we ensure our initiatives are responsive to real-world challenges and designed for sustainable impact.

What We Do

Our programs take a direct, hands-on approach that centers on human experiences and needs. We distribute comprehensive cyber hygiene toolkits packed with clear instructions, visual guides, and practical exercises designed to establish strong digital habits from the ground up. Interactive feedback loops and group learning sessions reinforce these practices, enabling participants to ask questions and adapt the curriculum to their unique environments.

Beyond education, we offer free risk reduction services such as on-site assessments, personalized consultations, and ongoing support. Utilizing our proprietary C.V.I.P²-A™ framework, we conduct targeted vulnerability scans and threat intelligence briefings, translating technical findings into actionable recommendations. This dual focus on theory and practice ensures communities can both understand and apply cybersecurity principles effectively.

Who We Serve

Nonprofit Organizations: These vital organizations often serve vulnerable populations or manage sensitive data, but operate with minimal budgets that cannot accommodate dedicated physical and cybersecurity assessments.
Public and Private Educational Institutions: We focus on K-12 schools and small private institutions, particularly those in under-resourced districts, where educational priorities often leave no budget for robust security assessments.
Elder Care Facilities: We support small, community-focused elder care facilities and non-profits that lack the financial resources to adequately secure their vulnerable residents and sensitive data.
Emergency Services: We assist volunteer-led fire departments, ambulance services, and other small, community-funded emergency response teams operating without dedicated security assessment budgets.
Libraries and Community Centers: We help public libraries and community centers in areas with significant financial constraints, where discretionary funds for security assessments are non-existent.
Rural and Underserved Communities: We provide vital security assessments to minority-owned businesses and organizations serving minority populations within these areas that lack the financial means for such services.
Organizations Supporting Veterans and Military Personnel: We support non-profit organizations and volunteer groups dedicated to veterans and military personnel, who often operate with limited budgets that cannot cover specialized security assessments.

Strategic Alignment with Grey Team LLC

Though legally distinct, Grey Team Foundation is closely aligned with Grey Team LLC’s proven commercial methodologies, leveraging the same rigorous frameworks and testing protocols to enhance our nonprofit services. By adapting enterprise-grade tools for public benefit, we bring technical depth and operational discipline to every educational initiative and community engagement.

Our strategic integration includes alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0, COPPA and FERPA compliance guidance, and enterprise-level operational testing methods. This ensures our programs meet the highest standards of quality and accountability, offering nonprofits and small institutions expert-driven solutions that are as robust as they are accessible.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0 integration
COPPA & FERPA compliance guidance
Enterprise-grade operational testing methods

Our Framework: C.V.I.P²-A™ for Communities

Cyber Threat Surface Overview – We scan and identify all externally visible systems that could be targeted by attackers, ensuring communities understand what’s exposed and how to protect it.
Vulnerability Assessment – We analyze systems and configurations for flaws that could be exploited, prioritizing remediation and awareness of cyber hygiene needs.
Intel Collection – We gather threat intelligence and dark web exposure indicators, revealing where sensitive data may have already been leaked or targeted.
Pen Test Prep – We help prepare organizations for realistic penetration testing, aligning scope, tools, and staff readiness for safe but rigorous testing.
Physical Security Eval – Our team assesses facility access points, surveillance, and visitor policies to close physical gaps that cyber protections can’t address alone.
Assessment And Recommendations – Each engagement ends with an executive-friendly summary and technical remediation plan, tailored to each organization's unique risk surface.

Meet the Non-Profit Team Members

Grey Team Foundation is built on mission-first leadership and multidisciplinary expertise.

Erick G. Horton

Executive Director And Founder – Program Execution

Sumiye A. Jarreau-Horton

President – Executive Oversight

Lindsay Markham

Vice President – Strategic Expansion, Foundational Development.

Vincent Reese

Physical Security Director

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