The overall work flow is easy to understand. Reminder emails are sent promptly.

Program was organized very well and run smoothly. Thank you !

I had the pleasure of working with and I am thoroughly impressed by their performance. The team approached the project with professionalism, providing a thorough analysis of our system’s security gaps and delivering actionable recommendations. Their ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively ensured the success of the project. Additionally, they helped us create a comprehensive bank of over 100 security questions and answers that will greatly benefit our vendor management process. The quality of their work was consistently high, and they met all project objectives with dedication and expertise. This experience showcased the strength of the program, and I look forward to future collaborations.

Demonstrated strong adaptability and quick learning.

The machine learning implementation in the tricorder device was outstanding. The team’s ability to develop and train accurate models demonstrates a strong understanding of both the technical requirements and the real-world application of the device.

We had a positive experience with the learners, who were highly engaged and contributed positively to our mission.

great job

They were one of the best groups of folks we've partnered with! Shekib, Wendy, Nduka, Andy, and Faizan were super passionate, cheerful, and energetic and carried out their tasks with great prowess. The team also showcased great leadership skills and was brilliant at communicating and keeping us up-to-date with everything going on. We couldn't have asked for a better team to collaborate with!

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication on the cybersecurity report. Your collective efforts in researching and analyzing the complexities of cybersecurity in the public sector have resulted in a comprehensive and insightful document. The report effectively addresses critical challenges and offers actionable strategies, showcasing your commitment to enhancing our understanding of this vital issue. Each of your contributions has added unique value, and the collaborative approach is evident throughout the work. I appreciate your attention to detail and the thoroughness of your research, which will undoubtedly serve as a valuable resource for stakeholders in the public sector. Keep up the excellent work!

The ICT Ignite experience has been excellent. The caliber of the students exceeded expectations and the resulting deliverables will help us move our business forward.

The students were very enthusiastic and asked good probing questions. The only negative point is that one of the members arrived considerably late which impacted the team and some of the preparations. We are also not able to see the report as the file seems to be unreadable.

Great program

The team was able to self-organize and contribute to cybersecurity awareness, incident response and recommendations without an expert guiding them. They produced a nice document with recommendations in a variety of areas.

My experience with this project began with some challenges due to a lack of organization. Although Riipen assigned an admin to the project, the responses to my inquiries were often automated and didn't fully address my questions. Initially, I was connected to the opportunity through a Riipen representative who provided a general overview of the project. However, as I delved deeper into the project, I found that the description was somewhat vague and didn’t clearly outline what was being offered. Connecting with the right individuals was also a struggle. When I first met with the students, they were unsure about what they were supposed to do, which caught me off guard as I had assumed they would have been briefed by their teacher prior to our meeting. Fortunately, I eventually connected with someone who was brought on at the last minute, and we were able to debrief and establish a plan of action together. I am grateful for this individual's time and understanding, as my primary goal was to support the students and avoid adding any further confusion. Moving forward, I would recommend that the organization take steps to ensure better coordination and clarity before reaching out to companies. A more organized approach would not only enhance the experience for everyone involved but also provide clearer guidance to the students participating in these projects.

I really appreciate that the program administrators handle all the administrative tasks and paperwork, allowing me to concentrate solely on the project and the student group. Everything was well-organized, and the project proceeded smoothly. Overall, I am very satisfied with the experience.

We emailed back and forth prior to the start.

They connected us with an astute team of students that were able to deliver what was required. Making us realize that what we were embarking on was a project that would have to be Phased in order to complete it.

The team did a fantastic job of understanding our cybersecurity needs and provided recommendations that will reduce our vulnerabilities. Thank you!

We were impressed with the students from the program, who demonstrated exceptional talent and coachability. They showed a thorough understanding of the project and made significant contributions to the development of our AI models by helping to create the dataset. Additionally, they acquired valuable knowledge of the Vulnerability Management process and learned how to perform comprehensive CVE analysis.

Had a great experience with the team!

This was a great program and an awesome resource that our company was able to take advantage of and will now will be able to implement. The only issues were around some people not being added to the riipen group correctly and communication around required project timeline.

The ICT Ignite program was incredibly helpful. I'm building out my own software and am not a programmer, and having a security foundation for the developers I am and will work with helps safeguard me against pitfalls I absolutely do not want to have.

Thanks for connecting us to Bow Valley College through this program. We were paired with five student developers who worked on our project as their final-year capstone project. The students were consummate professionals. They met all expectations.

It's a great program, allowing us to work with great talent.

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One of the best teams I have worked with. These people were amazing.

An amazing opportunity to work with great students

Great program, students were skilled at tech and produced great results

VIA has been very pleased with the experience of working with ICT and Riipen on our project. It's a great program and the process is seamless. We were matched with an enthusiastic and capable developer and we progressed toward our goal of transforming the legacy application. I would definitely recommend ICT and Riipen and our co-ordinator to others. Best, Jeremy

It was a pleasure to work with the team, thank you!