Keep Businesses in Prince George's County

The Problem

A single cyber attack, ransomware, a data breach, a phishing scheme, can permanently shut down a small business that lacks the resources to recover. Many small and medium businesses in the county have no cybersecurity posture at all and cannot afford the $10,000–20,000 that a typical professional assessment costs.

The Clinic’s Solution

• No-cost and low-cost cybersecurity assessments for county-based small and medium businesses, delivered by trained clinic learners under certified Preceptor supervision.
• Pricing at 80–90% below market rates: starting at $1,000 for the smallest organizations, $1,000–$1,800 for mid-size, and $2,000+ for larger entities.
• Grant-funded free assessments for qualifying businesses (pending Truist Foundation grant and future TEDCO/state cyber grants).
• Comprehensive services: vulnerability assessments, strategic remediation support, and AI-enabled threat detection using industry tools (Burp Suite, Kali Linux, TC Compliance Manager).

What the Clinic Offers That Others Don’t

• A dedicated CMMC workforce pipeline: learners trained in NIST 800-171 controls, risk management frameworks, and real-world assessment delivery—not just theory.
• Hands-on simulation environment: a “mini data center” with Proxmox virtualization, isolated sandbox labs (“Juicebox”), and a simulated company (Advanced Compliance Solutions) where learners practice navigating real compliance scenarios.
• Affordable compliance support: businesses relocating to PG County gain access to below-market cybersecurity services, lowering their cost of doing business and achieving federal contract readiness.
• A statewide scope from a PG County home base: the clinic operates from Greenbelt with remote access capabilities, positioning the county as Maryland’s cybersecurity hub.