Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

05/29/2026

From a small village on Cuba’s Caribbean coast to Nigeria’s cybersecurity research community, two very different journeys have led to the same destination: CIC.

This week, we’re excited to welcome Alejandro Gerones and Emmanuel to our team! 🎉

🌎 Alejandro’s passion for teaching began at a young age and eventually brought him to Canada, where he built a career spanning education, technology, international collaboration, and professional training. His journey is a reminder that following your passion can take you farther than you ever imagined.

🌍 Emmanuel joins CIC with a strong academic and research background in Computer Science, holding a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. focused on cybersecurity and related fields. His expertise includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, vulnerability management, and intrusion detection systems, with a focus on developing practical solutions to today’s cybersecurity challenges.

While their stories are different, they share something important: a commitment to learning, innovation, and making a positive impact.

At CIC, we believe that diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger—and we're proud to have talented people from around the world contributing to cybersecurity research and innovation right here in Canada.

Please join us in giving Alejandro and Emmanuel a warm welcome! 👏

💬 Tell us in the comments: Where did your professional journey begin?

05/20/2026

Cybersecurity affects all of us — from the apps we use every day to the organisations and services we rely on.

Last week, the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) at the University of New Brunswick celebrated the first year of the Cyber Attribution Data Centre (CADC). The event showcased how CIC researchers and experts are working to better understand cyberattacks, investigate digital threats, and strengthen Canada’s cybersecurity future.

Guests had the opportunity to learn more about how cyber threats are analyzed, how attacker behaviour is investigated, and how technologies like artificial intelligence are being used to support cybersecurity research and innovation.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this milestone event and helped make it a success.

If you missed the event or the live stream, you can now watch the full recording on our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/IMy2J5Ugj2c?si=R89fIwEb88g9DJf4

05/07/2026

“Battles are not only won by firing bullets. Cyber operations and cybersecurity can also win them.” Ali A. Ghorbani

As cyber warfare becomes a core instrument of national power, the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) at UNB is helping shape Canada’s cyber defence future through cutting-edge research, cyber intelligence, and workforce development.

A recent UNB News feature highlights how CIC and the federally funded Cyber Attribution Data Centre (CADC) are advancing Canada’s ability to:

✅ Analyze and reverse-engineer real cyberattacks
✅Track adversarial tactics and cyber threat behaviour
✅ Protect critical infrastructure like power grids, transportation systems, and municipalities
✅Prepare for emerging threats including post-quantum cybersecurity, misinformation, and human-centric cyber risks.

One of the most striking takeaways from the article is the reminder that modern warfare is no longer limited to physical battlefields. Cyber operations now influence national defence, intelligence, public trust, and even everyday civilian systems.

⚠️ The article also emphasizes a major challenge facing Canada today:
Many municipalities and SMEs remain highly vulnerable to cyber threats due to limited cybersecurity capacity and resources. Founded in 2017 as Canada’s first cybersecurity institute, CIC continues to grow as a national leader in cybersecurity research, training, and innovation — helping bridge academia, government, and industry to strengthen Canada’s digital resilience.

Read the full article here👉: https://blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/2026/05/ali-ghorbani.php

04/28/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Systems Administrator & SOC Operations
📍 Fredericton, NB | On‑Campus
🏢 Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC)

The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator & SOC Operations Specialist to support advanced research, training, and innovation in one of Canada’s leading cybersecurity institutes.
This role is central to maintaining and securing CIC’s complex technical ecosystem — including servers, networks, SIEM platforms, cloud environments, research infrastructure, and high‑availability systems powering multi‑million‑dollar cybersecurity initiatives.

🗓 Application deadline: May 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM

If you’re a seasoned IT professional with deep systems expertise, strong problem‑solving skills, and a passion for supporting cutting‑edge cybersecurity research, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and help strengthen the future of cybersecurity at UNB.
https://lnkd.in/eMhZTCny

04/22/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day!

Today, the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity celebrates Earth Day by recognizing the importance of protecting not only our digital ecosystems, but our planet’s ecosystems too. 💚

Just as we work to secure networks, safeguard data, and build resilient digital systems, we are also committed to supporting a sustainable and responsible future. Technology and the environment are deeply interconnected — from energy‑efficient data practices to greener innovation across the cybersecurity landscape.

🌱 This Earth Day, consider how you can reduce your digital footprint:
• Clean up unused files and apps
• Power down devices when not in use
• Choose energy‑efficient settings
• Support sustainable tech initiatives

Small steps add up — in cybersecurity and in caring for the planet we all share.
Happy Earth Day from all of us at CIC! ✨

04/21/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: Administrator & Operations Manager
📍 Fredericton, NB | On Campus
🏢 Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity is seeking an experienced Administrator & Operations Manager to provide senior level administrative and operational leadership in support of cutting edge research, training, and innovation.

This is a key leadership role overseeing daily operations, people, partnerships, and communications for a growing institute supporting 90+ personnel and multi million dollar research initiatives.

🗓 Application deadline: May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

If you’re a seasoned professional with strong leadership, organizational, and communications expertise—and a passion for supporting research excellence—we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and help shape the future of cybersecurity at UNB.
https://jobs.careerbeacon.com/details/administrator--operations-manager/2223155?utm_source=University+of+New+Brunswick&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=refer&utm_content=2223155&

04/20/2026

⏰ Reminder: Free Webinar – Don’t Miss Out!

Join the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity for an upcoming free webinar exploring the next generation of IoT malware research: CIC YNU IoTMal: A Multilayer Dataset for IoT Malware Behaviour Analysis

📅 Wednesday, April 22
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM (AT)
🔗 Register here: 56d3c90d-0cf9-46cf-903d-8cb96f07eab1@244e6ed2-339a-47f3-b95c-e45351c198b7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/56d3c90d-0cf9-46cf-903d-8cb96f07eab1@244e6ed2-339a-47f3-b95c-e45351c198b7
🎙️ Speaker: Ogobuchi Daniel, PhD candidate at the Federal University of ABC (Brazil) and former visiting researcher at CIC.

This session will introduce CIC YNU IoTMal 2026, a comprehensive multilayer dataset combining static and dynamic analysis to advance IoT malware detection across architectures such as ARM, MIPS, MIPSEL, and x86.

Whether you’re a researcher, student, or cybersecurity professional, this is a great opportunity to gain practical insights into cutting edge IoT security and malware analysis.

👉 Secure your spot and join us!

Send a message to learn more

04/17/2026

🎤 Engaging Dialogue on Security and Sovereignty with Vimy Forge

Last month, our colleague, Kwasi Boakye-Boateng, had the opportunity to speak with a cohort organized by Vimy Forge, delivering an insightful presentation on Security and Sovereignty.

The session sparked thoughtful discussion, and many attendees highlighted the value of Kwasi’s perspectives and the practical insights he shared, noting how relevant they were to the challenges their organizations are navigating today.

We’re grateful to Vimy Forge for the invitation and for fostering such meaningful conversations that connect research, policy, and practice.

04/16/2026

🔍 CIC Showcases Cybersecurity Research During NSERC President’s Visit to UNB

The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity was pleased to welcome Dr. Alejandro Adem, President of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and his Vice President, Anne-Marie Thompson, during their recent site visit to the University of New Brunswick.

As part of the visit, CIC hosted a lab tour highlighting its cutting edge research and innovation in cybersecurity. Demonstrations included the Honeynet, Internet of Things (IoT) Lab, and Operational Technology (OT) Lab, showcasing how CIC researchers and students are addressing real world cyber threats across critical infrastructure and emerging technologies.

Thank you to Dr. Adem and the NSERC team for the engaging discussions and for taking the time to learn more about the impactful work happening at CIC and UNB.

04/14/2026

📢 Call for Papers – PST 2026 (IEEE)

The 23rd Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust (PST 2026) invites high quality research submissions across privacy, security, trust, and emerging technologies.

📍 Ottawa, Canada
📅 August 26–28, 2026
🗓 Paper deadline: April 28, 2026 (Extended)

✨ IEEE published proceedings
✨ Industry Day + technical sessions
✨ Hybrid presentation options
✨ Co located with SAC 2026
🔗 Submit via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=pst2026
🌐 Conference website: https://pstnet.ca/

We welcome both regular and short papers from academia and industry.