Licensing the Cybersecurity Sustainability Framework™

The Cybersecurity Sustainability Framework™ is a governance-first model designed to strengthen digital public infrastructure, institutional resilience, and long-term cybersecurity outcomes.

This framework is not a public template. It is a proprietary methodology and implementation model created by Veda T. Woods.

If your organization wants to use the framework beyond general reference or learning, a license is required.

What a License Allows You to Do

A license gives your organization the right to apply the Cybersecurity Sustainability Framework™ in a structured and authorized way.

Licensed use may include:

  • Internal strategy and risk governance alignment

  • Cybersecurity sustainability maturity assessments

  • Implementation planning and roadmap design

  • Use of approved templates, tools, and evaluation resources

  • Staff training or facilitated workshops (based on license tier)

  • Authorized recognition as a licensed organization or partner

What a License Does Not Allow

The framework may not be copied, republished, resold, or repackaged.

Without an active license, you may not:

  • Offer training using the framework’s materials

  • Use the framework to deliver paid consulting services

  • Create derivative models, courses, or certifications

  • Represent your organization as “authorized” or “certified”

  • Use the framework’s name or structure to market services

Who Licensing Is For

Licensing is designed for:

  • Governments and public-sector agencies

  • Development and humanitarian organizations

  • NGOs and foundations

  • Education and workforce training partners

  • Healthcare and critical services providers

  • Private-sector organizations managing cyber and AI risk across complex environments

License Options

  • 1) Licensed Practitioner (Individual)

    For consultants, advisors, and independent practitioners who want to apply the framework responsibly in client work.

    Includes: authorized use, implementation templates, and a practitioner designation.

  • 2) Organization License

    For organizations using the framework internally for governance, implementation, and workforce alignment.

    Includes: internal use rights, assessment tools, and optional advisory support.

  • 3) Authorized Training Partner

    For institutions and providers that want to deliver training aligned to the framework under an official licensing structure.

    Includes: trainer authorization, delivery standards, and access to partner materials.

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