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Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics

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The Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics is a collaborative network of higher education-based cybersecurity clinics. A cybersecurity clinic provides cybersecurity services to under-resourced organizations, including small businesses, nonprofits, cities and towns, rural school districts, small utilities and more, while giving students real-world cybersecurity experience. Modeled after legal and medical school clinics, cybersecurity clinics are typically housed at colleges and universities under the direction of clinical professors. Students from diverse backgrounds and degree paths train to provide free cybersecurity assistance to clients who could not otherwise afford these services. Clinics serve as a skills-based learning environment for students and as a vital local resource for improving the cybersecurity resilience of communities. Since its inception, the Consortium has grown to over 30 clinics across 25 U.S. states, and has seen recent expansion in various regions around the world. Each year, cybersecurity clinics train hundreds of students, equipping them with the experience and competencies needed to enter cybersecurity careers. Clinics contribute to a diverse pipeline of talent prepared to protect and serve communities, while providing essential, no-cost cybersecurity services to communities that need them most.

Locations
North America, Africa
Sector
Education
Year published
28 April 2024
Organization involved
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UC Berkeley