Community & Small Business
Programs
Empowering communities and small businesses with accessible cybersecurity education and programs.
CyberMontana connects communities and small businesses with trusted cybersecurity education, resources, and services that improve readiness, reduce risk, and build a stronger cybersecurity culture. Through tailored services, like Security Awareness Training, Everyday Cyber Safety Clinics, and Cybersecurity Maturity Surveys, companies and communities will be better equipped to understand their vulnerabilities and learn how to become more cyber secure.
SAT
Security Awareness Training provides employees with monthly online lessons that educate employees on current threats and best practices. Participants build the knowledge and habits needed to reduce risk, prevent common cyber mistakes, and strengthen their overall security.
Everyday Cyber Safety Clinics
Everyday Cyber Safety Clinics provide community members with easy-to-understand guidance on staying safe in today’s digital world. Through interactive presentations, hands-on device support, and practical tips, participants will leave with best practices to better protect themselves online.
PISCES
PISCES is a cybersecurity program designed for Montana’s small public-sector organizations (typically with 150 or fewer employees). It provides small local governments with network threat monitoring while giving University of Montana cybersecurity students hands-on experience in real-world Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst functions.
SLGCP
The SLGCP protects communities by funding essential cybersecurity services for resource-constrained, rural local governments, counties, and school districts in Montana. Small businesses benefit from third-party contracting, state-sponsored initiatives, and targeted network monitoring.
Cybersecurity Awareness & Readiness Workshops
Cybersecurity Awareness and Readiness Workshops help public institutions review, implement, and test cybersecurity policies while providing experiential learning opportunities for Montana's cybersecurity students.
Cybersecurity Assessment Program
The University of Montana Cybersecurity Management Capstone (BMIS 472/502) partners student teams with nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and small businesses to conduct comprehensive cybersecurity and risk assessments. The program is designed to provide participating organizations with an independent review of their cybersecurity posture while giving students practical consulting experience.