The Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics marked a year of significant growth and impact in 2025, strengthening both cybersecurity education and community resilience across the United States and globally.

The Consortium now includes 56 member clinics, representing a 51% increase, spanning 27 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and four continents, with new international clinics launched in Canada, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. This expansion reflects growing recognition of the cybersecurity clinic model as an effective way to combine workforce development with meaningful community service.

Measurable Community Impact

In 2025, Consortium clinics collectively supported 713 community organizations, nearly half of which serve critical infrastructure sectors including local governments, healthcare providers, utilities, and K-12 schools. These organizations often under-resourced and highly targeted received hands-on cybersecurity support from supervised student teams.

Through risk assessments, policy development, incident preparedness guidance, and security awareness efforts, clinics helped strengthen operational resilience and reduce exposure to cyber threats.

Student Workforce Development

The Consortium trained 2,238 students this year more than doubling participation from prior years. Students gained practical, client-facing experience while developing technical, risk management, and communication skills essential to cybersecurity careers.

Participation in clinic programs has led to:

• Internship and employment opportunities
• Professional certifications
• Increased readiness for roles in both public and private sectors

The clinic model continues to demonstrate how experiential education accelerates career pathways while serving the public good.

Strategic Partnerships & National Visibility

The Consortium expanded partnerships with organizations such as the Asia Foundation, the Global Cyber Alliance, and networks of Hispanic-Serving Institutions, further broadening access and impact.

The work of the clinics received national attention, with coverage in Forbes, USA Today, and regional media outlets, as well as recognition in cybersecurity and higher education forums.

Investment & Growth

More than $25 million in funding has supported clinic expansion and innovation, including support from Google.org, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and state-level initiatives. This investment has helped scale the model, expand geographic reach, and launch new clinics including Canada’s first cybersecurity clinic.

The 2025 highlights reflect a powerful and growing movement: strengthening cybersecurity workforce pipelines while delivering meaningful protection to community organizations that need it most.

ICDC is proud to be part of this collaborative effort advancing cybersecurity education and public interest impact.

To read the full highlights, please visit the The Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics.