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.
The deadline to sign up for the 2022 security assessment framework is September 16! 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 launching in 2022.
- Contact our projects team at projects@cybera.ca to find out more about joining the Cybera Security Nexus Program.