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What is Cyber Clinics Canada?
Cyber Clinics Canada is an initiative dedicated to supporting the establishment and successful growth of cyber clinics across Canada.
We offer guidance and programming for post-secondary and specialized training institutions that are considering launching and operating their own clinics, or are looking to place learners in an existing clinic.
Cyber Clinics Canada is based at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at TMU, with support from Google.org.
Local Clinic.National Support.
Cyber Clinics Canada helps your postsecondary or specialized training institution offer clinical education to cybersecurity learners – without you having to build every part alone.
You choose the level of involvement that fits your institution: learn from peers, launch a clinic with structured support, use shared operating tools and services, or place learners in an established clinic experience.
Cyber Clinics Canada helps you start faster, improve quality and consistency, and reduce cost, complexity and risk. You keep local ownership of your learners, programs, and community relationships.
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Canadian organizations hit by ransomware
Nearly one in four Canadian organizations reported experiencing ransomware in the past year - reinforcing the need to make cybersecurity expertise more accessible.
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Skills in demand for cybersecurity professionals
Cybersecurity hiring managers rank teamwork, problem-solving, and analytical thinking as the top three skills for entry- and junior-level candidates - putting them ahead of the highest-ranked technical skills.
60+
Cyber Clinics worldwide
The cyber clinic model is growing rapidly across the globe, with more than 60 clinics operating across 8 countries and 5 continents.
Are you a college or university?Here are four ways to participate:
Participate in the Cyber Clinic Launch Program
Move from idea to launch through structured workshops, coaching, tools and templates, and peer support.
Use the Cyber Clinics Canada Platform
Opt into shared operating supports for clinic delivery, including service playbooks, client and mentor hubs, and IT and data tools.
Refer Learners for a Clinic Placement
Offer learners a clinical education experience without operating a full clinic yourself. Training, supervision, client work, and assessment are already in place.
Testimonials
“The Catalyst Cyber Clinic is a truly unparalleled experience for those seeking to gain exposure to the cybersecurity industry and dipping their toes in a real-world experience while making an impact at the same time.”
“This was a game changer for me. I truly feel like I can now say ‘I’m a cybersecurity practitioner.’”
“I want to be clear about this: I got [my] job because of the Clinic. The experience I built here made it happen.“
“The Catalyst Cyber Clinic didn’t just sharpen my technical skills - it expanded my mindset. I’m walking away more confident, more capable, and ready to make an impact.”
“This program was incredibly impactful, giving me the chance to apply my cybersecurity skills in a real-world setting while contributing to meaningful work for an organization.”
“For anyone not trained in cybersecurity, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. The program gave us the tools and a place to start where we are most vulnerable.”
”Working with the Cyber Catalyst Clinic to complete a Cybersecurity Action Plan helped save our agency countless hours of work on a complex issue by guiding us through a relatively easy and streamlined process to identify areas of improvement and provide clear and concrete action steps for us to work on next.”
”It gave our team the confidence and tools to protect client information, improve internal systems, and respond to digital threats with clarity.”
”The Cyber Clinic helped reaffirm and validate my understanding of the strengths of our IT Systems, and also provided excellent feedback on areas to improve and grow from. The team was communicative and engaging.”
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