Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

🍁 Happy Canada Day!

Today, Canadians from coast to coast celebrate the anniversary of Confederation and the values that help shape our nation.

Canada Day is an opportunity to come together with family, friends, and communities to celebrate our history, culture, and shared identity. It is also a time to reflect on the diversity that strengthens our country and the importance of fostering inclusion, respect, and understanding for all.

Whether you're attending community events, enjoying time outdoors, or gathering with loved ones, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Canada Day.
From all of us at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity, Happy Canada Day! 🍁

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?

📢 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

🌍 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! ✨