Ken Boyce knows franchising. With three decades of experience, including time as a franchisee and a consultant, he has helped countless brands grow, but when it came time to make a move to his next opportunity, he set out to find something rare: a business model that broke the mold. He found it in cybersecurity. By Tamara Rahoumi
Ken Boyce knows franchising. With three decades of experience, including time as a franchisee and a consultant, he has helped countless brands grow, but when it came time to make a move to his next opportunity, he set out to find something rare: a business model that broke the mold. He found it in cybersecurity.
CyberGlobal had already built a successful business under a white-label model, operating in 18 countries and generating millions in revenue, but the brand lacked visibility. That’s where Boyce came in. Now the managing director of North America, he joined the team in 2024 as an equity partner to help launch a franchise model – one that offered all the upside of business ownership without many of the traditional complexities.
“This business checked all my boxes,” said Boyce. “There’s no real estate, no buildout, no leasing, no inventory, no trucks, no equipment and probably the biggest attribute is there’s no employees.”
Instead of hiring technicians or managing a team, CyberGlobal franchisees focus on what they do best: acquiring clients and managing relationships. The actual cybersecurity work is handled by the company’s experienced corporate team, making the model ideal for people with a background in sales, business development or client services.
While the business has a low-overhead structure, that doesn’t mean limited earning potential. CyberGlobal offers recurring revenue streams, with average contracts generating between $10,000 and $30,000 per year.
“You don’t have to sell a million donuts to make a million dollars,” Boyce said. “You can build a million-dollar business without needing a massive client base.”
The franchise doesn’t require prior IT or cybersecurity expertise. Instead, new owners go through a four-week onboarding program that includes hands-on mentorship from existing franchisees, sales and marketing training as well as a high-level overview of CyberGlobal’s services. As Boyce puts it: “You don’t need to know what the cake is made of, just the icing on top.”
Beyond the business model itself, the timing couldn’t be better to get in on this opportunity. The cybersecurity industry is growing rapidly because businesses of all sizes face increasingly sophisticated threats, especially in the age of AI. Cybercriminals are using AI to automate attacks, target smaller businesses and move faster than ever before, making proactive defense not just a perk, but a must-have for companies across every sector. While CyberGlobal doesn’t lean on fear as a sales tactic, the risks are real, and the company is positioned as a trusted local partner, not a pushy salesperson.
“We’re the local cybersecurity consultant with global expertise,” said Boyce. “People want to work with someone in their own community, someone they trust.”
CyberGlobal is growing intentionally, with plans to cap the number of franchisees nationwide at 50 to 60. That approach ensures personalized support and protects long-term brand integrity.
“It’s got to be the right fit for both sides,” said Boyce.
For entrepreneurs looking to build a business that’s scalable, modern and mission-driven without the heavy lift of traditional franchise operations, CyberGlobal might just be the right fit.
Tamara Rahoumi