Cyber Clinic for Mentors
Frequently Asked Questions
Program
The Catalyst Cyber Clinic connects Catalyst graduates with non-profit organizations that need help with their cybersecurity posture. Mentors supervise and coach the graduates during the engagement, and model ethical and professional conduct for the benefit of the teams.
The Consultants conduct a threat and risk assessment. They collaborate with the client on an asset inventory, a business impact analysis, a threat catalogue, and a cyber readiness assessment.
The project culminates in a final report and presentation to the client offering low-cost, easily implemented recommendations, in the form of a Cybersecurity Action Plan.
Responsibilities
Mentors coach and supervise the Consultant teams. Mentor responsibilities include ensuring high-quality cybersecurity consulting services to the clients, and supporting the professional development and career readiness of the Consultants. Mentors role-model ethical and professional conduct at all times.
During each client engagement (4-6 weeks), Mentors meet with the Consultant team at least once per week to provide direction, coaching, and troubleshooting. Mentors review and provide feedback on the Consultants’ deliverables, and attend key client engagements.
In addition supporting Consultants, Mentors participate in onboarding; provide updates and feedback to Catalyst program staff; and assess Consultant performance at the end of the engagement.
Eligibility and Application
Mentors must be eligible to work in Canada with no restrictions on participating as a paid mentor.
Mentors should have significant experience (a minimum of 5 years) in cybersecurity, demonstrating proficiency in Threat and Risk Assessment, incident response planning, and client relations.
Additionally, Mentors should bring a strong commitment to developing cyber talent in Canada, along with a passion for coaching and supporting the professional growth of their mentees.
We have already identified Mentors for participation in the pilot program.
How It Works
All activities are completed virtually.
Client engagements last four to six weeks. Hours should not exceed two hours per week during each client engagement, including occasional meetings during business hours.
Mentors are asked to commit to supporting a minimum of two client engagements.
Mentors receive program tools, templates, and other support for your mentorship throughout the client engagements.
Yes: Mentors are engaged under an independent contract services agreement, and can bill at a rate of $100 plus HST per hour for their time on the project (up to a monthly maximum).
