The Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst was announced in Fall 2018. This important initiative will empower Canadians and Canadian businesses to take full advantage of the opportunities, and tackle the serious challenges, of cybersecurity, through training and certification; commercial acceleration and support for cyber scale-ups; applied research and development; and public education. The Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is driven by strong partnerships with industry leaders in Brampton, and across Canada. The Catalyst's collaborations with governments and public agencies focuses on ensuring Canada's economic security and global competitiveness in cybersecurity.
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Programs
Catalyst Fellowship Program
acceleratorMajor initiative dedicated to advancing original cyber research and industry engagement
Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative
courseProgram designed to empower women and non-binary leaders who want to shape the future of Canadian cybersecurity
Cyber Management Essentials
courseDevelops key skills for cyber professionals to become effective managers
CyberStart Canada
courseFree, immersive, gamified learning experience helping students develop cybersecurity skills
Master of Cybersecurity
courseOne-year professional program developing technical leadership skills with hands-on learning
ACE Training Program
courseSpecialized training pathways for intermediate to advanced cybersecurity professionals
and 12 more programs
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Founding Partners include Rogers and RBC. The organization has specific programs targeting underrepresented groups (women and non-binary leaders) in cybersecurity. Offers both free and paid programs. Has partnerships with Mastercard and RBC for specific initiatives. Located in Toronto, Ontario with focus on Ontario and Canadian organizations.
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Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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Entity Type
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Operating Regions
Ontario (ON)
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