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Cyber Security Consultancy

INCS 870
Open Closing on January 14, 2026
Main contact
Vancouver | New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Vancouver | New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tokunbo Makanju
Associate Professor
(14)
5
Timeline
  • January 19, 2026
    Experience start
  • May 2, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Startup, Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Security (cybersecurity and IT security) Information technology Software development Machine learning Networking
Skills
cyber security information technology
Student goals and capabilities

Is your organization looking to develop, analyze or test new cybersecurity applications? In this course, students in the New York Institute of Technology cybersecurity program will work with your organization to solve a problem or opportunity of your choosing related to cybersecurity. While cybersecurity projects are preferred, projects from all areas of Information Technology will be considered.



About the Learners:

  • Enrolled in New York Tech’s Master of Cybersecurity program. This is a two-year program that prepares learners for highly skilled cybersecurity roles in industry and government
  • Have completed at least 18-credits of the 30-credit program covering competencies in Operating System Security, Advanced Network and Internet Security, Cybersecurity Risk Management and Legal Issues, Cryptography, Digital Forensics and, Intrusion Detection and Hacker Exploits
  • Hold Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and closely related fields. In some cases this includes work experience in varied roles within the information technology sector. 
  • Will carry out the project as part of their capstone project required for graduation
  • Demonstrated strong dedication, professionalism, and readiness to contribute to industry-aligned projects


Students

Students
Graduate
Intermediate levels
30 students
Project
150 hours per student
Academics assign students to projects
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The final project deliverable will vary depending on the nature of the project and the problem to be solved. Please see project examples below.

Project timeline
  • January 19, 2026
    Experience start
  • May 2, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

In teams of 3-4, the students will solve a problem or opportunity of your choosing related to cybersecurity. During the course of the project each student is expected to work for no more than 150 hours. At the end of the project the students will submit all their key findings or applications developed to your organization.


Project examples include:

  • Develop new cybersecurity applications or improve existing applications
  • Analyze data from cybersecurity incidents
  • Implement/Deploy new cybersecurity applications
  • Penetration testing of new applications


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    Are you available for a brief phone call to discuss the project scope and determine if it is suitable for this experience?
  • Q2 - Text short
    Are there any specific resources or support that learners will need to complete the project successfully?
  • Q3 - Text short
    Are there any intellectual property considerations or restrictions for this project?
  • Q4 - Text short
    How often do you plan to communicate with learners throughout the project?
  • Q5 - Text short
    Will you be able to provide a dedicated contact person who is available for [weekly/bi-weekly] sessions to address students’ questions and respond to periodic messages throughout the project?
  • Q6 - Text short
    Are students required to sign an NDA or other agreement in order to participate in this project?  *
  • Q7 - Checkbox
    Do you acknowledge that students will be assigned to the project by the educator (i.e. there is no application/interview process)?  *