Our Mission

Bridging the Gap Between Small Business and Cybersecurity.

Legacy Core isn't another cybersecurity vendor. We're building the ecosystem that connects small businesses, proven security frameworks, and trusted service partners — with a publicly verifiable credential at the center.

The Problem We're Solving

Small Businesses Have Always Been Left Out.

Enterprises have SOC 2. Government contractors have CMMC. Healthcare has HIPAA. But the restaurant, the daycare, the accounting firm, the auto body shop — businesses that handle customer data every day — have had no accessible, verifiable standard to hold themselves accountable to.

Legacy Core was built to change that. Not by creating another cybersecurity product. By creating the infrastructure that was always missing — a credentialing system built on established frameworks, delivered in plain English, verified publicly, and supported by a network of partners who help businesses implement what they learn.

"The goal was never to sell cybersecurity. The goal was to build the trust infrastructure that small businesses never had access to — and give their customers a way to verify it."

Christopher Green, Founder — Legacy Core™
IE First
Temecula · Murrieta · Menifee → Statewide → National
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Year 1 target: credentialed businesses
Our Commitment
Independent — Legacy Core is not a vendor or reseller
Framework-based — built on established, recognized security standards
Public accountability — all credentials are openly searchable
Plain English — designed for business owners, not IT professionals
A New Ecosystem

Three Pillars. One Standard.

Legacy Core connects three groups that have never had shared infrastructure — around a single, publicly verifiable credential.

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Small Businesses
Complete a structured program, implement real controls, and earn a publicly verifiable Trust Badge customers can check in seconds.
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Established Frameworks
Our credentialing program is built on recognized national standards — translated into plain English any business owner can apply.
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Alliance Partners
Vetted IT professionals, insurance agents, and compliance consultants who help Bronze holders implement real, verified protection.
Built on Established Standards

Grounded in Recognized Frameworks.

Legacy Core doesn't invent its own standards. Our program is informed by the same frameworks enterprise security teams and federal agencies use — translated for small business application.

NIST CSF

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The most widely adopted U.S. cybersecurity framework. Our pathway maps to the CSF's core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

CIS Controls

CIS Critical Security Controls

We draw from Implementation Group 1 controls — designed specifically for small and medium businesses with limited IT resources.

FTC

FTC Safeguards Rule

Our program helps businesses build practices aligned with FTC Safeguards requirements — especially relevant for financial service providers and accountants.

CCPA

California Consumer Privacy Act

We build the data handling practices and documentation that support CCPA compliance — without requiring a legal team to navigate it.

Note: Legacy Core credentials are not a substitute for formal compliance audits or certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or CMMC. Our program builds foundational cyber hygiene practices informed by these frameworks, appropriate for small businesses at the start of their security journey.
The Founder

Built by Someone Who Understands Both Worlds.

Christopher Green built Legacy Core from a simple observation: small businesses are told constantly that cybersecurity matters, but given no practical, accessible, or affordable pathway to act on it — and no way to prove to their customers that they have.

His background spans business operations, team leadership, and process improvement across multiple industries — giving him a business-first lens on a problem the cybersecurity industry has traditionally approached from a technical angle.

Legacy Core is his answer to the question every small business owner faces: "How do I actually protect my business — and how do I prove it?" The credential is the answer. The Inland Empire is where it starts.

Christopher Green
Founder, Legacy Core™ / Modern Green Enterprise LLC
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Business Operations Background
16+ years across operations, leadership, and process improvement — including roles at Facebook/Meta and BJ's Restaurants
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Cybersecurity Education
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity · Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
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Community Roots
Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber · Menifee Valley Chamber · Inland Empire Small Business Community
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Based in the Inland Empire
Building Legacy Core locally first — with a clear path to statewide and national expansion

Ready to Be Part of Something That Matters?

Get credentialed, refer clients as a partner, or just reach out. We're here.