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Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

Corporate membership

Research and Development partnerships with the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) help forward-thinking organizations sharpen their cybersecurity edge.

From pioneering risk and impact management and entity behavioural profiling to securing mission-critical infrastructure, operational technology (OT), and IoT environments, we help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. Whether building AI-powered security automation, secure agentic AI systems, or AI-driven cyber defence solutions, we work with you to transform emerging risks into solved problems.

Three membership levels, one goal: the right fit for where you are — and where you're going.


Tier 1: Research and development partnership

Designed for organizations seeking long-term, innovation-driven solutions, this tier tackles complex cybersecurity challenges through tailored research — backed by dedicated support from CIC's specialized research teams. Ideal for organizations ready to invest in breakthrough outcomes in the following project-based stages:

  • Identify the challenge
  • Develop the plan
  • Apply quality controls and fine tuning
  • Implement and support

Additional member benefits

  • Develop specialized cyber threat datasets for test bedding and internal training
  • Participate in specialized workshops, trainings, and conferences
  • Access the Cybersecurity Data Attribution Center (CADC) to build or improve attribution capabilities as needed

Fee: $180,000 annually, tailored to scope.


Tier 2: Strategic partnership

Designed for organizations that need to solve specific security challenges quickly. This membership suits small to medium-sized organizations with existing cybersecurity infrastructure who want focused, expert support—without a long-term commitment.

What's included:

  • 180 hours of dedicated, company-specific technical support
  • Strategic guidance to build and sustain a resilient security posture
  • Proactive threat detection and data loss prevention
  • Direct, on-demand access to our cybersecurity experts

Additional member benefits

  • Develop specialized cyber threat datasets for test bedding and internal training

Fee: $75,000 annually, tailored to scope.


Tier 3: Supporting partnership

Designed for startups and smaller organizations seeking expert guidance to navigate critical cybersecurity challenges — strategic advice and targeted support without the overhead of extensive resources or long-term commitments.

  • 48 hours of exclusive, company-specific strategic advisory and consulting services to address your cybersecurity questions and issues.

Fee: $8,000 annually.

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