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About the Cybersecurity Clinic

Our Mission

The Tougaloo College Cybersecurity Clinic provides pro bono cybersecurity risk reviews, audits, and awareness training to campus units and community partners—churches, healthcare entities, nonprofits, schools, small businesses—while preparing students to defend organizations from cyber-attacks. Powered by Google and the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, we deliver practical security outcomes for under-resourced organizations while training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Powered by Google & the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics

Tougaloo College is one of 15 new clinics set to launch in 2024 at higher education institutions across the country, thanks to a collaboration with Google and the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. In addition to $1 million in Google.org funding, the tech company is offering Tougaloo College volunteer mentorship from Google employees, Google Titan Security Keys, and scholarships for the Google Career Certificate in Cybersecurity.

Our Services

Risk Reviews & Audits

Structured cybersecurity assessments with actionable recommendations to reduce risk, improve configurations, and strengthen policies.

Awareness Workshops

Regular in-person and virtual sessions tailored for campus groups and community organizations including faculty/staff professional development.

Community Outreach

Four awareness events per year, plus conference presentations from student interns documenting client work and outcomes.

Our Impact Targets

Projected training & service throughput for the 6-year grant period.

141
Students Trained
72
Organizations Served
4
Events per Year
$200
Monthly Stipend

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals and educators are committed to protecting Mississippi's community institutions while training the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

Professional headshot of April Tanner

April Tanner, Ph.D.

Subject Matter Expert

 

Clinic Location

Tougaloo College
Cybersecurity Clinic
Kincheloe Hall
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174

Get Involved

Ready to strengthen your organization's cybersecurity or join our student intern program? Contact us to learn more about our services and opportunities.

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