In collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, the Government of Canada will invest $3.9M CAD in the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships and expertise in the region through skills training opportunities, including for women
Waterloo, Canada – November 17, 2024 – At the APEC Leaders’ Summit, BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), expressed its gratitude for the Government of Canada’s announcement to invest $3.9 million (CAD) in Malaysia. This funding will support cybersecurity training programs and threat intelligence initiatives aimed at strengthening capacity building and enhancing overall cyber resilience in Southeast Asia.
Canada’s support will be delivered by BlackBerry in partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU’s) Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“Catalyst”), with a goal to train 3,500 cyber-defenders from Malaysia and other ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries. This initiative furthers global public-private sector collaboration in the battle against rising digital threats, is aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy, and establishes Malaysia as a hub of regional cybersecurity excellence in Southeast Asia.