Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
The UArizona Cybersecurity Clinic, funded by Google, will provide free cybersecurity services to community and nonprofit organizations in Southern Arizona. It aims to protect businesses from online threats and develop students’ career skills in the field of cybersecurity. The clinic will open in January and is planned to operate for six years, offering vulnerability assessments, security audits, and policy development. Students will receive a Google-backed cybersecurity certification and experiential learning opportunities.
Article Summary
The UArizona Cybersecurity Clinic, a new initiative established by the University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology, will provide free cybersecurity services to community and nonprofit organizations across Southern Arizona. The clinic, funded by Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund, aims to protect businesses from online threats and develop students’ career skills in the field of cybersecurity.
The clinic, set to start operations in January, will offer services such as vulnerability assessments, security audits, compliance checks, and policy development to organizations in need. It will serve as a training ground for students to gain practical experience in cybersecurity and connect with industry best practices.
The UArizona Cybersecurity Clinic is part of a collaboration between Google and the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, which aims to train the next generation of cyber leaders and protect community organizations from online threats. The clinic will receive mentorship from Google employees, scholarships for the Google Career Certificate in Cybersecurity, and Google Titan Security Keys to enhance cybersafety.
The clinic will be led by Paul Wagner, associate professor of practice and clinic director, and will focus on working with local small businesses, hospitals, schools, and community groups in Pima County. Students from any academic background can join the clinic as long as they demonstrate a passion and curiosity for cybersecurity. The structure of the clinic is being developed to provide students with a robust training program that includes a Google-backed cybersecurity certification and opportunities for hands-on learning.
