Cybersecurity
Assessment Program
University of Montana students helping organizations identify cybersecurity risks, strengthen security, and implement practical recommendations for improvement.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Student Expertise
The University of Montana Cybersecurity Assessment Program connects organizations with teams of students who conduct comprehensive cybersecurity and risk assessment as part of the Cybersecurity Management Capstone course.
Working under faculty guidance and informed by industry best practices, students provide an independent evaluation of your oganization’s cybersecurity posture, helping identify risk, priortize vulnerabilities, and commend practical improvemnts.
What to Expect
Program Overview
Over a six-week engagment, a team of three to four graudate and undergraduate cybersecurity students partners with your organization to:
- Review cybersecurity policies, producures, and documentation
- Intervfiew leadership, technical staff, and key stakeholders
- Evaluate your cybersecurity program using recognized frameworks.
- Conduct facility walkthroughs and, with approval, optional vulnerability scanning.
- Identify and priortize cybersecurity risks.
- Develop practical recommendations to improve your organziation’s security posture.
What You’ll Recieve
Deliverables
At the conclusion of the assessment, participating organizations receive:
- A comprehensive cybersecurity assessment
- A risk assessment identifying key cybersecurity risks
- Actionable recommendations for addressing priority security gaps
- A detailed written report summarizing findings and recommendations
- A professional presentation of results and next steps for organizational leadership
Why Participate?
Program Benefits
The Cybersecurity Assessment Program offers organizations an affordable opportunity to gain valuable insight into their cybersecurity readiness while supporting the education of Montana's future cybersecurity professionals.
Benefits include:
- An independent review of your cybersecurity program
- Practical recommendations aligned with industry best practices
- Improved understanding of cybersecurity risks
- Guidance based on recognized security frameworks
- Minimal time commitment over a six-week period
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
The program partners with:
- Nonprofit organizatons
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- Government agencies
- Tribal organizations
- Educational institutions
Next Steps
Ready to Learn More?
Let us connect you with advanced University students who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make your organization more cyber secure against cyber scams and threats.