Cybersecurity Gets A Boost: BlackBerry, Canada, And TMU Team Up To Fortify ASEAN's Digital Defenses

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB), in partnership with the Canadian government and the Toronto Metropolitan University, launched a cybersecurity training initiative in Southeast Asia, backed by a C$3.9 million ($2.7 million) investment.

Canada’s support, delivered through BlackBerry in partnership with TMU’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, aims to train 3,500 cyber-defenders from Malaysia and other ASEAN countries.

This initiative strengthens global public-private collaboration against rising digital threats, aligns with Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy, and positions Malaysia as a regional hub for cybersecurity excellence in Southeast Asia.

Canada’s support will enhance the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Cyberjaya with a comprehensive cybersecurity curriculum, including programs for women.

The initiative aims to ...

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