CIFAR Technologies Ltd. · Burnaby, BC, Canada
IT consulting and security engineering services
CIFAR Technologies provides IT consulting and professional technical services. Our systems analysts and engineers work alongside client teams on security operations, cloud security, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
Consulting Services
What we do
CIFAR Technologies places experienced systems analysts and engineers with client organizations, directly or through staffing and consulting partners, to design, build, and operate security and cloud platforms.
Security Operations and SIEM/SOAR Engineering
Design, deployment, and tuning of SIEM and SOAR platforms, including Google Security Operations (Chronicle), Splunk, Cribl, and Tines. Log source onboarding, parsers, detection content, and response playbooks.
Cloud Security and Container Image Hardening
Cloud security posture reviews and remediation, and container image hardening: reducing image attack surface and vulnerabilities and building hardened images into CI/CD pipelines.
Cloud Infrastructure
Architecture, build-out, and operations on Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud, including identity, networking, and infrastructure as code.
AI and Automation for Security Teams
Automation of repetitive security operations work and practical use of AI assistants and agents in triage, enrichment, and reporting workflows.
Clients
Organizations we have worked with
CIFAR Technologies has provided consulting services to the following organizations.
- Ampcus Inc
- myBasePay
- Next Orbit
- University of the Fraser Valley
- CDW
Training Platform
Edport: Learn. Simulate. Certify.
Alongside its consulting work, CIFAR Technologies builds and operates Edport, a training platform for people entering technology careers. Edport isn't a course library — it's a full company simulation. Students join as employees, get assigned roles, participate in standups, manage sprints, and collaborate across teams. It's the closest thing to a real tech job without the job.
- Company simulation with real org hierarchy
- Agile ceremonies: standups, sprint planning, retros
- 4-tier lab progression from Foundations to Capstone
- XP gamification system with 5 progression levels
- Peer-led trainer pipeline — students become mentors
8 Skill Domains
Train across the tech stack
Each domain maps to real job functions, industry tools, and professional certifications.
Cybersecurity
SIEM, threat analysis, incident response. Tools: Splunk, Wireshark, CrowdStrike.
Cloud Computing
Azure, AWS, GCP infrastructure and services. Aligned to AZ-104, AWS CCP.
AI / Machine Learning
Model training, NLP, computer vision. Tools: Python, TensorFlow, Google Colab.
DevOps
CI/CD pipelines, containerization, IaC. Tools: Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions.
Software Development
Full-stack web and API development. Tools: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Git.
Graphic Design / UX
UI/UX design, brand systems, prototyping. Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite.
Data Engineering
ETL pipelines, data modeling, analytics. Tools: SQL, Spark, dbt, Snowflake.
Networking / IT Infra
Network design, administration, troubleshooting. Aligned to CompTIA Network+.
The Journey
How Edport Works
A 24-week structured program that takes you from foundations to professional certification.
Enroll & Get Assigned
Choose your skill domain, get assigned a role (Cloud Engineer, SOC Analyst, etc.), and join your team inside the company simulation.
Foundation Labs
Weeks 1-4: Set up your environment, learn the fundamentals, and get comfortable with the tools of your trade.
Skill & Simulation Labs
Weeks 5-20: Deep skill-building with graded rubrics, cross-team incident simulations, Agile sprints, and real project work.
Capstone & Certification
Weeks 21-24: Design and build a capstone project, present to a review panel, and earn your Edport professional certificate.
Career Paths
Launch your tech career
Edport training programs prepare you for in-demand roles across the technology industry.
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Security Analyst / SOC Analyst
Monitor networks, investigate alerts, and operate within a Security Operations Center.
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Cloud Engineer
Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
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DevOps Engineer
Build CI/CD pipelines, manage containers, and automate infrastructure at scale.
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AI / ML Engineer
Train models, build NLP pipelines, and deploy machine learning solutions.
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Scrum Master / Team Lead
Lead Agile ceremonies, manage sprints, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Certification
Earn recognized credentials
Four Edport certificate levels that map to industry certifications.
Foundations
Environment setup, tool fundamentals, basic workflows. Validates readiness to begin skill-specific training.
Professional
Deep skill-building with graded labs. Maps to CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AZ-104.
Specialist
Cross-team simulation labs, incident response, complex project delivery. Qualifies for trainer pipeline.
Capstone
Design, build, and present a capstone project to a review panel. Full professional certification.
Contact
Get in touch
For consulting engagements or questions about the Edport training platform, email us at info@cifar.tech.