New funding helps advance Canadian leadership in cybersecurity

Waterloo is part of the National Cybersecurity Consortium appointed to lead Canada's new Cyber Security Innovation Network. By University Relations - On February 17, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) will receive up to $80 million to lead the. The University of Waterloo is one of five founding members of the NCC working with public and private sectors to lead world-class cybersecurity innovation and talent development. Cybersecurity and privacy are emerging as critical challenges our society needs to tackle in the coming decade to secure our future. "Waterloo is uniquely capable at turning information and communication technology research into effective cybersecurity and privacy solutions and innovations that create economic advantages for Canada," says Vivek Goel, President and Vice-chancellor of Waterloo. The new Cyber Security Innovation Network will support further research and development, increase commercialization opportunities, and develop skilled cybersecurity talent across Canada. Charmaine Dean, Waterloo's Vice-president, Research and International, serves on the NCC board and played a pivotal leadership role in establishing the consortium and supporting this national initiative.