L2M – Study for the Smart Risk Assessment & Micro-Segmentation of Networks

This project aims to develop an innovative and novel cybersecurity solution tailored for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on smart risk assessment and automated network segmentation. Many SMEs lack full visibility into their IT infrastructure, leaving them vulnerable to cyber threats. This project will study the challenges and needs of SMEs across different sectors through direct engagement, identifying security gaps and compliance requirements under Canadian Bill C-26, PIPEDA, and provincial privacy acts. The findings will help tailor our novel solutions to address these sector-specific challenges, ensuring practical, automated risk assessment and mitigation. By reducing reliance on foreign technologies, this project strengthens Canada’s cybersecurity resilience, with potential for global adoption and economic growth in the sector.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ridha Khedri

Student:

Partner:

DMZ Ventures Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Cyber Security; Technology

University:

McMaster University

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