The School of Cybersecurity and COVA CCI are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Cyber Clinic.
You must have a junior or senior standing during the fall semester. If selected for this program, you will be enrolled in a special session of CYSE 368, which meets Tuesday/Thursday from 1:30-2:45. This is an in-person class that meets on the main campus.
The objective of this clinic is to provide cybersecurity awareness and services (education, risk management posture) to client organizations within Hampton Roads while providing an experiential learning opportunity for the students participating in the program as cybersecurity interns/consultants. Specifically, this clinic targets those client organizations that do not have resources for a strong cyber presence (primarily small businesses and public agencies) and who would find value in gaining knowledge of cybersecurity through cybersecurity awareness and services.
This 15-week program is offered during the fall and spring academic semesters. During the program, students receive training on different cybersecurity modules and design thinking before their interview with client organizations. The students will work in teams under the supervision of ODU faculty. The team will provide service to the client in one or more areas of cybersecurity network defense, cybersecurity policies and procedures, cybersecurity training for employees, SWOT analysis, cyber risk assessments, and/or cybersecurity best practices.
Students will receive a stipend for completing the program.
To learn more and to apply visit the COVA CCI Cybersecurity Internship Clinic website.
Applications are due no later than May 1, 2026
Send questions to covacci@odu.edu.