Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) 🍁

The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary training, research and development, and entrepreneurial unit of @UNB

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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! 🍁🇨🇦

#CanadaDay2026 #ProudlyCanadian #Canada #CIC

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How can organizations adopt #AI responsibly while managing #cybersecurity risks?

Join #CyberPulse by #CIC with Chris Frame, Director, AI Strategy & Business Systems at Mariner.

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 1 PM AT
💻 Free & Online
Register via the link below ⬇️
https://t.co/RT8ObNjhfs

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🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 graduates: Dr. Alireza, Mahsa, MBA, and Dr. Amir!
From cybersecurity research to business leadership, their dedication, perseverance, and hard work have made a great impact on the CIC community.
#ClassOf2026 #TeamCIC

https://t.co/HZyM1Umv28

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The map in our office.
Some pins represent places just down the road. Others are thousands of kilometres away.

Together, they represent the people who make #CIC what it is: researchers, students, and professionals working side by side to solve #cybersecurity challenges🌎🇨🇦

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3/ Last week, we celebrated CADC’s first year of research, innovation, and collaboration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the milestone event!

📽️Missed the livestream? Watch the full recording here:
https://t.co/4vNNos64qR

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1/ When major companies like Uber, MGM Resorts, and Sony are hit by cyberattacks, how do experts investigate who may be behind them?

That’s the challenge the Cyber Attribution Data Centre (CADC) is helping tackle in Canada.

A Thread🧵

#Cybersecurity #CADC #UNB #Canada

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2/ Based at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) at UNB, CADC focuses on understanding cyberattacks beyond simply detecting them.

CIC researchers study:
• attacker tactics
• malware
• threat intelligence
• dark web activity
• AI-powered cybersecurity

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🌍Happy #EarthDay!

#CIC celebrates by recognizing the importance of protecting not only our digital ecosystems, but our planet’s ecosystems too.

Reduce your digital footprint:
• Clean up unused files & apps
• Power down devices when not in use
• Use energy‑efficient settings

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University of New Brunswick is hiring an Administrator and Operations Manager in Fredericton, NB https://t.co/fXhqAwR3aP

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⏰ Reminder: Free Webinar!

Join #CIC for an upcoming free webinar exploring the next generation of IoT malware research: CIC YNU IoTMal: A Multilayer Dataset for IoT Malware Behaviour Analysis with Ogobuchi Daniel.

📅 April 22
🕛 12–1PM AT
🔗 https://t.co/H3A40Et1Kr

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🎤 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.

#VimyForge #ThoughtLeadership

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🔍#CIC Showcases #CybersecurityResearch During @NSERC_CRSNG President’s Visit to #UNB

CIC was pleased to welcome @AlejandroAdem & Anne-Marie Thompson during their recent site visit to @UNB.

Thank you for the engaging discussions and for taking the time to learn more about CIC.

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📢#CallForPapers

The 23rd Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust (#PST2026) invites high‑quality research submissions across privacy, security, trust, and emerging technologies.

📅Aug 26–28
🗓Paper deadline: Apr 28 (Extended)
🌐https://t.co/r1lNhIqcDj

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🔮 Happy #WorldQuantumDay! ✨

Today, #CIC joins the global community in celebrating the science and innovation shaping the future of computing, cryptography, and secure digital systems.

Learn more about preparing for a post-quantum crypto world here: https://t.co/wqPHmXExkX

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🛂Happy #IdentityManagementDay!

Tomorrow, #CIC joins groups worldwide in highlighting the importance of protecting digital identities — the foundation of trust in our connected world.

Identity is the new #cybersecurity perimeter — safeguarding it protects you & your community.

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🎉 #Congratulations, #UNB FCS Students!

#CIC is cheering you on as you reach the Last Day of the #WinterTerm! Whether this semester was full of big projects, late‑night coding, new concepts, or new connections — you made it.💻

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished.🙌

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Small business owners have a lot to worry about, and sometimes, cyber security may not feel like a priority.

One simple step you can take? Setting all of your business devices to update automatically. Here's why it matters to #GetCyberSafe: https://t.co/q9jQ8ypfCw

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🔥 Application Deadline Coming Soon!

Research Scientist (Cyber Attribution)

📍 Fredericton, NB | Full Time | 3 Year Term

There’s still time to apply — but the deadline is coming up fast!

📆 Closing: April 9th at 4:00 PM
💻 https://t.co/g96PTWXBu5

#NowHiring

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🚨 Save the Date!

The CIC Industry Summit is happening August 2026!

One day. Big ideas. Meaningful connections.

📅 Thursday, August 20th
📍 Fredericton, NB

Details coming soon.

#IndustrySummit #CyberSecurity #CIC

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Congratulations to Dr. Saqib Hakak for receiving the University Research Scholar Award!

Dr. Saqib Hakak, associate professor at the faculty of computer science and technical lead at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC), is an internationally recognized researcher whose work in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and immersive digital environments is shaping the future of digital trust. Saqib has built a pioneering research program dedicated to protecting identity integrity, securing autonomous systems and strengthening the resilience of next-generation digital platforms. His diverse research portfolio spans metaverse identity protection, early-stage ransomware detection, enterprise AI vulnerability assessment and intelligent security information and event management development—areas strategically aligned with emerging global cybersecurity threats. Through collaborations with leading institutions, Saqib’s work combines rigorous academic innovation with real-world application and impact.

Read more about how Saqib has elevated UNB’s global reputation in AI and cybersecurity at ➡️ https://t.co/TPrRK66gma