The UTEP Miners Cybersecurity Clinic connects academic learning with hands-on cybersecurity practice to protect the region’s critical public infrastructure. The clinic offers students meaningful, real-world training while supporting community organizations, businesses, non-profits, schools, utilities, and others with limited cybersecurity resources. Our mission is to prepare future cybersecurity leaders through service to local partners.
The UTEP Miners Cybersecurity Clinic bridges the gap between cybersecurity education and crucial community service. Our mission is threefold:
Provide students with intensive, real-world training in vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation, and client communication.
Offer free, thorough cybersecurity assessments and actionable recommendations to small businesses, schools, and nonprofits.
Contribute to a more cyber-resilient El Paso community by strengthening local organizations' security postures.
Our vision is to establish a regional hub for cybersecurity education and service that empowers students and secures our region’s public infrastructure. By 2030, the clinic aims to train over 100 students and provide cybersecurity assistance to nearly 30 community organizations, contributing to national efforts in cyber defense and workforce development.
Gain mentorship, hands-on experience, and professional development opportunities that strengthen your knowledge and skills while making your profile more competitive.
Lead security assessments for actual organizations, gaining experience in project management and client communication -- skills employers value.
Master industry-standard tools and methodologies (e.g., risk assessments, cybersecurity frameworks, controls) under faculty and industry mentor supervision.
Limited number of students will receive a stipend for their commitment, recognizing the professional nature and value of their work.
These students completed specialized training and are now serving selected clients, delivering essential cybersecurity services across the El Paso area. They represent some of UTEP’s finest.
We help small businesses, nonprofits, and critical infrastructure organizations across the El Paso region assess the security of their data and operations, at no cost.
Identify critical weaknesses in your current systems, networks, and applications through non-intrusive methods.
Analyze existing security policies, assist in creating incident response plans, and recommend best practices for compliance.
Deliver a detailed, easy-to-understand report with prioritized, actionable steps for remediation and ongoing support.
The The UTEP Miners Cybersecurity Clinic is part of the Cybersecurity Clinic Consortium (CCC) , an international network of universities dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity resilience in local communities around the world. Through this consortium, member institutions receive support to establish and grow cybersecurity clinics that provide real-world learning experiences for students and valuable services for their communities.
UTEP is also a proud member of the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI), a national initiative that advances the participation of Hispanics in computing through education, research, and workforce development. The clinic’s mission aligns with CAHSI’s goals by providing experiential learning opportunities and developing a diverse, skilled cybersecurity workforce prepared to serve critical sectors.
Together, these partnerships expand the clinic’s impact—connecting regional engagement with national innovation in cybersecurity education and community protection.
Our clinic is led by dedicated faculty, supported by exceptional colleagues and industry mentors, and powered by talented UTEP students.
Faculty Lead
Faculty Co-Lead
Faculty Collaborator
Clinic Patron and Community Advocate
Clinic operations and research coordinator