The UMBC Cybersecurity Clinic, part of the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute (UCI), helps fulfill UCI’s mission of public outreach on cybersecurity matters.
In collaboration with UMBC’s undergraduate cybersecurity programs in computer science and information systems, and UMBC’s graduate cybersecurity program, the Clinic offers a multi-disciplinary, hands-on learning environment where students from diverse fields collaborate to address the cybersecurity needs of public organizations. The Clinic follows a three-pronged approach: vulnerability assessments, vulnerability scanning and remediation, and security operations training. This comprehensive framework provides actionable insights to underserved organizations and equips students with practical skills in cybersecurity management. The Clinic operates in close collaobration with the Maryland Institute of Innovative Computing (MIIC), also hosted at UMBC.
By leveraging interdisciplinary expertise, UMBC students deliver tailored, high-impact cybersecurity recommendations that bolster resilience across the state of Maryland and the broader community, while gaining critical experience that can prepare them careers in cybersecurity and risk management after graduation.