Public, private funding behind Ryerson University’s new $30M cybersecurity hub

BRAMPTON, ON – Rogers Communications is one of the founding partners of a new national cybersecurity centre in downtown Brampton that will be known as Ryerson University’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst.A not-for-profit organization owned and operated by Toronto’s Ryerson University, the Catalyst will offer specialized training programs for Canada’s growing cybersecurity sector. It will also establish partnerships between researchers and the private sector, create a small business accelerator to grow Canadian cybersecurity firms, plus assist 60 companies to commercialize new products and enter new markets, according to Friday’s announcement.ISED minister Navdeep Bains pledged to invest $10 million in the venture through FedDev Ontario,...