Partner with the TEACH Cybersecurity + Clinic
Who We Work With
We provide free, practical help to community organizations across the Washington, DC metropolitan area that want to be safer and smarter about technology, data, and AI, including:
- K-12 schools
- Local government offices
- Small utilities (power, water, etc)
- Community health clinics
- Nonprofits and small businesses
How We Can Help
Guided by experienced cybersecurity lawyers and industry professionals, our trained students offer practical, low-lift support that strengthens an organization’s cyber posture. Every project is customized, and always free of charge.
Examples of support:
- Cybersecurity “check up”: A review of your current practices, with a clear report on top risks and steps to improve.
- Emergency planning: Helping you prepare a response plan if something goes wrong (like a cyberattack, phishing scam, or data loss).
- Basic cybersecurity awareness training: Easy-to-understand materials to help your team spot scams, use strong passwords, and protect data.
- Cybersecurity and data policy drafting: Making sure your rules and processes (for data, vendors, or passwords) are practical and effective.
- Regulatory compliance reviews: Guidance on key rules (HIPAA for health, FERPA for schools, etc.) and what they mean in plain language.
- AI use case analysis: Looking at how you use AI (or want to) and flagging risks, while suggesting safe, responsible ways forward.
What We Don’t Do
We’re here to advise and guide, not to run your systems. That means:
- We don’t log into or manage your computers and networks.
- We only review the information you choose to share.
- We never store or handle your sensitive data.
What We Ask of You
To ensure productive engagement, client organizations commit to:
- Pick a main point of contact.
- Join a kickoff call and short check-ins.
- Share relevant documents (like policies or procedures).
- Review and give feedback on our recommendations.
Timeline
Clinic projects run on a semester schedule aligned with the academic calendar.
- Now: We’re confirming client partners and collecting basic info.
- January – May 2026: Student teams begin working directly with clients.
Ready to Learn More?
We’d love to connect and explore how we can help your organization.
To get started, fill out our short interest form or email Jessica Jones, Director, TEACH Cyber and AI Clinic at [email protected].
You can also download our Client FAQ here.
We’ll get back to you promptly to discuss next steps!