Cybera Security Nexus
Advice and resources to help organizations assess, prioritize, and address their cybersecurity and policy gaps.
The Cybera Security Nexus provides access to:
- An industry recognized IT security assessment framework
- A CISO-level cybersecurity expert
- A foundational set of digital security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and baselines
The Nexus also facilitates a shared community for cybersecurity training, workshops and seminars.
Contact our projects team to get started.
What does the Cybera Security Nexus offer?
- Information security program leadership and expert guidance
- Risk based Information Security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and baseline templates, including leadership and faculty/staff engagement
- A foundational IT risk management framework and process with a Risk Register
- IT environment and/or operational assessment guidance and advice
- Information Security awareness program development
- Design, build and monitoring of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and its related activities
- Guidance for establishing a Security Incident Response Team
- Security Architecture
- Opportunity to participate in the steering committee, to set the goals and direction of the service
Cost to Join
| Membership tiers | FLE | Cybersecurity assessment | Information Security Management System | Add-on CISO hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 1 - 999 | $500 / yr | $3,100 / yr | On demand |
| Small | 1,000 - 1,999 | $1,300 / yr | $4,700 / yr | On demand |
| Medium | 2,000 - 7,999 | $4,500 / yr | $7,500 / yr | On demand |
| Large | 8,000 - 29,999 | $7,000 / yr | $17,000 / yr | On demand |
| XL | 30,000 and above | $11,000 / yr | $25,000 / yr | On demand |
ciso consulting bundles
CISO Consulting Hours are available under the Cybera Security Nexus either as pre-purchased bundles or as individual hours.
| Available subscriptions | Included hours | Suggested use of the hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 96 hrs | One (1) day per month of CISO consulting |
| 6 | 32 hrs | Four (4) full day sessions (or divided into 1/2 day sessions) |
| 14 | 16 hrs | Four (4) 1/2 day sessions |
Consulting hours' availability are limited, and are provided on a first come, first served basis. There are also a limited number of reservable bundles and a separate pool of ad-hoc hours available.
Contact us to reserve bundles or check on availability.
How To Join
- This service is available to Cybera members in Alberta's public sector (check if your organization is a Cybera member).
- For the assessment, post-secondary institutions participating in the CANARIE-funded Cybersecurity Initiatives Program are encouraged to take part in the National Cybersecurity Assessment service.
- Contact our projects team at projects@cybera.ca to find out more about joining the Cybera Security Nexus Program.