Cyber Volunteer Programs (Region 5)
Cyber volunteer programs play a critical role in upskilling the cyber workforce and supporting the cyber resilience of under-resourced high-risk communities.
Across the United States, academic institutions, non-profits, and state governments are setting up cybersecurity clinics and volunteer corps to provide under-resourced civil high-risk communities with access to free, hands-on support for incident response and resilience building.
Review the programs below to learn about programs in your area, including how prospective volunteers can get involved and how under-resourced civil society organizations can request assistance.
Cyber Volunteer Programs in Region 5
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Indiana University Cybersecurity Clinic
The IU Cybersecurity Clinic helps organizations with the skills needed to mitigate their cyber risk.
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Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps (MiC3)
The Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps (MiC3) is a group of volunteer civilian technical experts who offer rapid response assistance to the State of Michigan in the event of a critical cyber incident.
RESPOND TO AN INCIDENT, ASSESS YOUR RISK LEVEL
The Wisconsin Cyber Response Team
The Wisconsin Cyber Response Team responds to cyber incidents targeting Wisconsin’s critical infrastructure, including school districts.
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CyberPeace Institute - CyberPeace Builders
Learn more about the services provided by a non-profit organization that aims to reduce the impact of cyberattacks to individuals and communities.
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Metro State Cybersecurity Clinic
The Metro State Cybersecurity Clinic seeks to train students from diverse backgrounds—with varying academic expertise—to strengthen the digital defenses of under-resourced organizations in our communities.