BlackBerry Welcomes Canada’s Support To Enhance Cyber Resilience in Southeast Asia
BlackBerry welcomes the Government of Canada's $3.9M CAD investment in Malaysia's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE). In partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University's Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, the initiative aims to train 3,500 cyber-defenders from Malaysia and ASEAN countries. The program includes comprehensive cybersecurity curriculum development, dedicated programs for women, and globally-recognized industry certifications. The CCoE, opened in March 2024, represents a collaboration between BlackBerry and the Malaysian Government to enhance regional cyber resilience and establish Malaysia as a hub for cybersecurity excellence in Southeast Asia.
BlackBerry accoglie con favore l'investimento di 3,9 milioni di dollari canadesi del Governo del Canada nel Centro di Eccellenza per la Cybersecurity (CCoE) in Malesia. In collaborazione con il Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst della Toronto Metropolitan University, l'iniziativa mira a formare 3.500 difensori informatici provenienti dalla Malesia e dai paesi ASEAN. Il programma comprende lo sviluppo di un curriculum completo di cybersecurity, programmi dedicati per le donne e certificazioni riconosciute a livello globale nel settore. Il CCoE, aperto a marzo 2024, rappresenta una collaborazione tra BlackBerry e il Governo Malesiano per migliorare la resilienza informatica nella regione e stabilire la Malesia come centro di eccellenza per la cybersecurity nel sud-est asiatico.
BlackBerry da la bienvenida a la inversión de 3,9 millones de dólares canadienses por parte del Gobierno de Canadá en el Centro de Excelencia en Ciberseguridad (CCoE) de Malasia. En colaboración con el Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst de la Universidad Metropolitana de Toronto, la iniciativa tiene como objetivo capacitar a 3.500 defensores cibernéticos de Malasia y de los países de ASEAN. El programa incluye el desarrollo de un currículo integral de ciberseguridad, programas dedicados para mujeres y certificaciones reconocidas globalmente en la industria. El CCoE, que se inaugurará en marzo de 2024, representa una colaboración entre BlackBerry y el Gobierno de Malasia para mejorar la resiliencia cibernética regional y establecer a Malasia como un centro de excelencia en ciberseguridad en el sudeste asiático.
블랙베리는 캐나다 정부의 말레이시아 사이버 보안 우수 센터(Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, CCoE)에 대한 390만 캐나다 달러 투자에 환영의 뜻을 표합니다. 토론토 메트로폴리탄 대학교의 로저스 사이버 보안 촉진제와 협력하여 이 이니셔티브는 말레이시아와 ASEAN 국가의 사이버 방어자 3,500명을 교육하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 프로그램은 포괄적인 사이버 보안 커리큘럼 개발, 여성 전용 프로그램 및 전 세계적으로 인정받는 산업 인증을 포함합니다. CCoE는 2024년 3월에 개소하며, 블랙베리와 말레이시아 정부 간의 협력으로 지역 사이버 회복력을 향상시키고 동남아시아의 사이버 보안 우수 센터로서 말레이시아를 확립하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
BlackBerry se félicite de l'investissement de 3,9 millions de dollars canadiens du gouvernement canadien dans le Centre d'Excellence en Cybersecurité (CCoE) en Malaisie. En partenariat avec le Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst de l'Université Métropolitaine de Toronto, cette initiative vise à former 3 500 cyber-défenseurs en provenance de Malaisie et des pays de l'ASEAN. Le programme comprend le développement d'un curriculum complet en matière de cybersécurité, des programmes dédiés aux femmes et des certifications reconnues à l'échelle mondiale dans l'industrie. Le CCoE, qui ouvrira en mars 2024, représente une collaboration entre BlackBerry et le gouvernement malaisien pour renforcer la résilience cybernétique régionale et établir la Malaisie comme un pôle d'excellence en cybersécurité en Asie du Sud-Est.
BlackBerry begrüßt die Investition von 3,9 Millionen CAD durch die kanadische Regierung im Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Malaysia. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst der Toronto Metropolitan University zielt die Initiative darauf ab, 3.500 Cyberverteidiger aus Malaysia und den ASEAN-Ländern auszubilden. Das Programm umfasst die Entwicklung eines umfassenden Lehrplans für Cybersecurity, spezielle Programme für Frauen und international anerkannte Branchenzertifikate. Das CCoE, das im März 2024 eröffnet wird, steht für eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen BlackBerry und der malaysischen Regierung, um die regionale Cyber-Resilienz zu stärken und Malaysia als Zentrum für Cybersecurity-Exzellenz in Südostasien zu etablieren.
- Strategic partnership with Government of Canada securing $3.9M CAD investment
- Target to train 3,500 cyber-defenders in Southeast Asia
- Expansion of BlackBerry's presence in the ASEAN market through the Malaysian CCoE
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The collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University adds credibility to the training programs and could lead to recurring revenue streams through certification programs and training services. However, the investment's scale relative to BlackBerry's market cap suggests this is more about strategic positioning and relationship building than immediate revenue generation. The focus on cybersecurity training aligns with growing regional demand but may take several years to materialize into significant financial returns.
In collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, the Government of Canada will invest
WATERLOO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / 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
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.
Support from the Government of Canada will include the design, development, and delivery of a comprehensive cybersecurity curriculum, including dedicated programs for women, expanding what is already on offer at the world-class Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Cyberjaya. The aim is to help more men and womentake advantage of the region's most in-demand cybersecurity roles and establish the CCoE as a regional destination for learning and intelligence-sharing, enabling government and industry to better prevent, deter and respond to emerging cyber threats and coordinate responses to incidents that may impact operational resilience and national security.
Courses supported by the Government of Canada at the Malaysia CCoE will include role-based education and specialist tracks as well as Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity and Women in Cybersecurity Leadership courses. In line with Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, which aims to invest in and connect people, funding from the Government will also support scholarships and bursaries for Malaysians and regional participants to enroll in courses at the CCoE and earn globally-recognized industry certifications in cybersecurity.
Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim during the opening of the center on March 26 said, "Being more than a facility to help train and upskill our national cyber workforce, the Cyber Security Center of Excellence has the potential to be an international destination to address emerging cyber threats. We can bring together Malaysian and Canadian universities, research institutions and skilled practitioners to share knowledge, threat intelligence and jointly develop methods and strategies to strengthen national and regional cyber-resilience."
The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada said, "Cybersecurity is a pillar of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. It is also a shared challenge that countries around the world need to tackle together. With our government's investment in Malaysia's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in collaboration with BlackBerry, Canada will share cyber-expertise, train the cyber workforce across ASEAN countries, increase public-private sector collaboration, and strengthen our collective capacity to counter, deter and respond to cyber threats."
BlackBerry CEO, John Giamatteo, added, "BlackBerry is honored to partner with the Governments of Malaysia, Canada, and Toronto Metropolitan University's Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst to establish the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. As the beating heart of the region's cyber-threat defense capabilities, this world-class facility helps train and upskill Malaysian and regional cyber workforces, and is also an international destination to address emerging cyber threats and coordinate regional incident response. In a growing digital economy, no matter how advanced your cybersecurity arsenal is, nations must have a well-trained cyber-workforce to bolster their front lines of defense."
"We are delighted that Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University is partnering with the Government of Canada and BlackBerry to deliver cybersecurity skills training in this vital region for international security, which now more than ever must include technology security," said Dr. Mohamed Lachemi, Toronto Metropolitan University's President and Vice Chancellor. "Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy is a critical effort to build democratic resilience and advance Canada's democratic values internationally. As one of Canada's leaders in cybersecurity training, the Catalyst at TMU is perfectly positioned to collaborate with the Government of Canada and BlackBerry in advancing this cause."
The news comes just twelve months after BlackBerry and the Malaysian Government announced a long-term software and services agreement designed to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture and upskill regional digital workforces with advanced cybersecurity technology and training at a dedicated facility. In collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the world-class Malaysia CCoE opened on March 26, 2024.
For more information on the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and the courses available, please visit here. For the currently available course information, please visit here.
The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and to the left, the Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development.
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About Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is Toronto Metropolitan University's national center for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, and offering programs and services across Canada, the Catalyst empowers individuals and organizations to seize the opportunities and tackle the challenges of cybersecurity. Together with our partners and collaborators, we work to realize a vision of healthy democracies and thriving societies, powered by secure digital technologies. Through our groundbreaking training and certification programs; unique innovation programming for start-ups and scale-ups; first-of-its-kind cyber range; and wide-ranging public education programs, the Catalyst helps drive Canada's global competitiveness in cybersecurity.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company's software powers over 255M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
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