A recent investment into the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick will help advance Canada’s next wave of cybersecurity talent. Bell Canada is investing $1 million to establish the McKenna Institute Cyber Talent Program. This 12-week, full-time, industry-led program is designed to complement existing academic pathways by providing applied, real-world experience that reflects […]
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Mastercard Invests $700K to Bolster Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline in Canada
We are well aware by now that Canada is short on cybersecurity professionals—by at least 25,000 strong—and the impacts are tangible. For example, a KPMG report found that 70% of small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada lack the skilled personnel to implement cybersecurity defences and monitor for attacks, a figure that is up from last year. […]
70% of SMBs in Canada Lack Sufficiently Skilled Cybersecurity Teams: Report
Cyberattacks are up 9% over the past year, spurring Canadian business leaders to rank cybersecurity as the top threat to growth, according to KPMG’s latest Private Enterprise survey. “The rapid escalation in both the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks has Canadian business leaders identifying it as the greatest threat to their company’s growth objectives,” says […]
Revenue Agency Hacks Affirm Need for More Cybersecurity Talent in Canada
The Canada Revenue Agency paid out millions of dollars in false refunds to cyber scammers over multiple years, an investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate and Radio-Canada has revealed. From 2020 through 2023, “imposters used [H&R Block Canada’s] confidential credentials to get unauthorized access into hundreds of Canadians’ personal CRA accounts, change direct deposit information, […]
BC Invests $4M to Expand Tech Talent Accelerator for AI and Cybersecurity Jobs
The Government of British Columbia announced today the continuation of its partnership with NPower Canada, Microsoft Canada, and CIBC to expand the Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator (CTTA) program, an innovative public-private partnership enabled by DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies. The Government of BC’s renewed investment of $4 million will prepare over 1,800 job seekers across British […]
IBM Report Highlights Rising Demand for Cybersecurity, A.I. Talent in Canada
Regular readers of TechTalent.ca already know that two of the most in-demand tech skills today are cybersecurity and AI. With regard to cybersecurity, the trend of Canada needing more professionals continues to be an issue, especially as Canadian brands continue to suffer from cyber assaults. To wit: IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report highlighted this week […]
Check Point Enhances Academy to Help Close Canada’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Projections have estimated that, by 2040, 40% more cybersecurity professionals will be required to meet rising global demand. In Canada, cyber attacks are up as a nationwide inability to fulfill positions exasperates the issue. In response, global cybersecurity firm Check Point last year announced the expansion of its SecureAcademy Program in Canada to provide students with essential […]
Lighthouse Labs Partners with Riipen to Enhance Employability of Cybersecurity Learners
Canada’s cybersecurity sector is growing rapidly but faces a shortage of skilled workers. According to a report from Palette Skills and Deloitte, businesses must provide hands-on experience and work-integrated opportunities to overcome barriers to skill development and drive interest in the sector. To help solve that problem, Lighthouse Labs has announced that its Cyber Security […]
Cybersecurity Program Targets Critical Talent Gap in Canadian Workforce
It seems now that every month some corporation or government in Canada is being attacked on a digital level. Readers of TechTalent.ca are aware by now that our nation has long been grappling with a dearth of cybersecurity—and many have paid tolls as a result. Total employment in Canada’s cybersecurity sector did rise in 2023, a report from Upskill […]
Advocating for Female Empowerment in STEM and Cybersecurity
Despite global skills shortages, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields which demonstrates the need for democratization in the workforce. In a world where our personal and national security is at stake, diversity in thought and approach is an underutilized asset. Despite critical global cybersecurity skills shortages, women remain underrepresented in scientific fields. With an increased frequency […]