Our Story

Forever One Step Ahead.

Our Story

Forge Institute is a non-profit "do-tank" that trains cyber defenders, accelerates new defense technology, and helps protect America's critical infrastructure. We unite the military, government, and private businesses to build capabilities that out-pace foreign threats. The outcome is a more secure nation, which matters because enemies are actively trying to disrupt America through grey-zone warfare operations. 

❋  Purpose

Improve National Security by challenging the status quo and strategically engaging key stakeholders. 

❋ Mantra

Our mantra, "Forever One Step Ahead," is our reminder to remain vigilant, updated and innovative against an enemy that seeks nothing less than the permanent disruption of our way of life.

❋ Vision

To redefine the frontline of national security by forging a relentless, tech-forward workforce and a resilient ecosystem where private sector ingenuity and public purpose unite to outpace any threat.

❋ Mission

Advance critical technology capabilities for national security by strengthening the workforce, advancing innovation, and enhancing resiliency through purposeful private-public partnerships.

❋ Values

  • Professionally Lead with Trust & Integrity

  • Be Bold & Take Action

  • Forge Relationships & Deliver Results

  • Challenge the Status Quo

  • Kick Ass & Be the Best

  • Make A Difference

  • Forge Institute's Academy provides the modern, relevant and experiential training my team needs to stay current in this complex and changing threat environment.

    Adam Holland, CISO

Forever One Step Ahead