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How the program works
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Riipen and COSTI have teamed up to connect cybersecurity talent with Canadian employers. Through this initiative, businesses gain access to skilled, security-savvy professionals ready to tackle real-world challenges and help keep your organization safe from digital threats.
Who are the Expressway Cyber participants?
Participants come with both an international background in IT and a practical understanding of cybersecurity practices as they prepare for their CompTIA Security+ certification through CAPS Sheridan. They have completed courses in numerous key areas such as: Risk & Threat Assessment, Data & Network Security, Threat Detection, Governance, and more!
What is Expressway Cyber ?
Expressway Cyber is a great way to access skilled cybersecurity interns! Partner through Riipen and access COSTI’s talented participants for (up to) 8-week placements designed to strengthen your organization’s security while supporting talent to get the real-world experience they need.
Employers can post a range of projects that are well suited to Cybersecurity such as:
What type of projects can I post?
- Cybersecurity general auditing
- Penetration testing
- Developing vulnerability scan tools
- Multi-factor authentication implementations
- Setup of Security Monitoring Dashboards
- Development of Incident Response Plans
- Phishing simulations and employee awareness training
- Website security and vulnerability assessments
Easily Turn Your Business Challenges Into Projects
Access our template library for inspiration, or browse to see what other employers are looking for. We make it easy for you to convert your business challenge into off-the-shelf 4-week projects. We require a minimum of 5 hours of mentorship from employers for your collaboration.
A registered Canadian business or non-profit organization.
A member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada
Part of an organization that engages in partisan political activities, and/or a federal, state, territorial, or municipal government
Many Canadian employers are already eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Expressway Cyber project need to include?
Projects should provide up to 60 hours of work per participating learner. Each project must be completed within 8 weeks. For more information on how to create and submit a project for, you can consult this article.
How many projects can I submit, and how many learners can I take on?
There’s no limit to how many projects an employer can submit to the program. You will be assigned a team of 3-5 learners per project.
What if my project is going to take longer than 4 weeks?
All of the learners working on your project will be required to complete 60 hours of work in the 8 week period. Working with 3-5 learners is somewhere in the region of 200 hours. If you feel that the work requires more than 300 hours (5 team members) you are welcome to submit a second project in the existing or upcoming cohorts.
Register on Riipen platform
Step 01
Step 02
Request an in-platform match with the program
Step 03
Complete the eligibility form
Step 04
Collaborate and receive deliverables
Step 05
Build a sustainable network of talent and support
Post your project in 5 simple steps:
Track progress
100% remote
Meet great talent
Connect with learners assigned to your project, track project progress and get reminders on major project milestones through the Expressway Cyber portal. Keep track of important documents and communications all in one place.
Post your tasks and work with learners remotely from across the Canada. We require a minimum of 5 hours from organizations to support participants over the course of your collaboration.
This is your chance to work with aspiring digital professionals who can bring new ideas and specialist skills to your business. Evaluate your collaborators through project work and hire the best-fit learners as part of your team.
Expressway Cyber: Unlock Cyber Talent. Strengthen Your Security.
Unlock up to 300-hour cybersecurity internships for Canadian employers, building and nurturing their tech talent pipeline.
Expressway Cyber participants have successfully completed intensive Cybersecurity courses and are ready to take on your projects!
Spaces are limited - apply now!
Mark Projects Complete
With the completion of your project, learners will meet their capstone requirement within the Expressway Cyber Program. You are developing job-ready workers who can fill key in-demand digital tech roles and support a competitive and resilient digital economy. All you have to do is review their final submission, provide feedback, and mark the project as complete.
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