The Catalyst

BlackBerry Partners with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University To Bolster Cybersecurity Skills in Malaysia

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CYBERJAYA, Malaysia, March 19, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst ("the Catalyst"), Toronto Metropolitan University's national center for training, research  and innovation, announced today a new partnership that, for the first time, will offer the Catalyst's world-class CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity)  program in Malaysia.  To help close the gender gap in the Malaysian cyber industry and support career growth for Malaysian women, the Catalyst is also teaming up with SANS Institute to provide full CLIC scholarships to three qualified Malaysian women candidates. The CLIC Malaysia program will commence in May 2024, with registration now open.

Key Points: 
  • CLIC is an intensive, six-month cybersecurity training and certification program designed to provide the skills needed to launch or elevate a career in cybersecurity.
  • "Toronto Metropolitan University is thrilled to support its national cybersecurity center, the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, as it expands its cutting-edge training programs to Malaysia," said Mohamed Lachemi, President and Vice-Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University.
  • BlackBerry also recently partnered with SANS Institute to offer a range of SANS courses at the BlackBerry Malaysia CCoE, which have already commenced.
  • To register interest in Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst's CLIC training program in Malaysia, visit here .

The National Society of Leadership and Success Announces Their First Lineup of Guest Speakers for 2024

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) hosts approximately six Speaker Broadcasts .

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) hosts approximately six Speaker Broadcasts .
  • Their life-changing leadership program helps students accelerate their personal growth, achieve career success, and have a positive impact on their communities.
  • On February 13th, the National Society of Leadership and Success hosted its first Speaker Broadcast event of 2024, titled A Conversation with Tamron Hall.
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success students have the opportunity to ask questions to all their guest speakers by submitting their inquiries beforehand.

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst marks five-year anniversary with partnership renewal and $15 million in new funding from Rogers, $1 million from RBC

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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RBC also reinforced its support for the Catalyst with an investment of $1 million.

Key Points: 
  • RBC also reinforced its support for the Catalyst with an investment of $1 million.
  • This new funding underscores the shared vision from both companies of driving Canadian leadership in cybersecurity.
  • Having a highly trained cyber workforce is critical to Canada's success," says Adam Evans, Chief Information Security Officer at RBC.
  • "We are deeply grateful for the generous contributions and guidance of our founding partners – thank-you especially to Rogers Communications and RBC for their substantial new investments in the Catalyst.

Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst announce new $10 million program to fuel cybersecurity excellence and innovation in Ontario

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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The government's contribution was announced by Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, in Ottawa today.

Key Points: 
  • The government's contribution was announced by Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, in Ottawa today.
  • The funding from the Government of Ontario will combine with $3.8 million provided to Brampton-based Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst by Rogers Communications, to enable the implementation and delivery of OCEI.
  • Additionally, they will leverage membership within CCTX to give participants exposure to the Canadian cybersecurity threat landscape.
  • "CCTX is delighted to join forces with the Catalyst to launch the Ontario Cybersecurity Excellence Initiative," said Jennifer Quaid, Executive Director of CCTX.

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University to provide cybersecurity training in Ukraine

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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The program will provide foundational cybersecurity training to Ukrainians who have been displaced from previous employment by the war.

Key Points: 
  • The program will provide foundational cybersecurity training to Ukrainians who have been displaced from previous employment by the war.
  • Once complete, the pilot training program will be evaluated for potential expansion to a larger cohort of Ukrainian learners.
  • "The Catalyst answered the call to support the economic reconstruction of Ukraine through its expertise and leadership in cybersecurity training," said Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly, on a visit to Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst's headquarters in Brampton.
  • In supporting the delivery of the program, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst will leverage its substantial experience in delivering leading cybersecurity workforce training programs in Canada.

THE CATALYST ACCELERATOR ANNOUNCES NEWEST COHORT: ON-ORBIT SERVICING, ASSEMBLY, AND MANUFACTURING (OSAM)

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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COLORADO SPRINGS, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst), powered by the United States Space Force (USSF), announces a new cohort, On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM), commencing April 27, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst), powered by the United States Space Force (USSF), announces a new cohort, On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM), commencing April 27, 2021.
  • How might we leverage key technologies that enable on-orbit servicing and manufacturing to enhance spacecraft resiliency and shift the way the USSF conducts operations?
  • KiMar Gartman, the Catalyst Accelerator Program Director, states, The topic of this Accelerator is a critical one.
  • The United States Space Forces Catalyst Accelerator is a NewSpace-focused defense and national security industry accelerator, headquartered on the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Catalyst Space Accelerator Tackles Next Problem: Data Fusion with Space Application

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Monday, December 9, 2019
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Colorado Springs, CO, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Space Accelerator (CSA) just announced the companies who will come together for three months of training, customer discovery, and networking in its fifth Accelerator session: Data Fusion for Space Applications.

Key Points: 
  • Colorado Springs, CO, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Space Accelerator (CSA) just announced the companies who will come together for three months of training, customer discovery, and networking in its fifth Accelerator session: Data Fusion for Space Applications.
  • 114 AI Their Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Multi Sensor Data Fusion Solution incorporates suitable learning and reasoning mechanisms to execute an AI Sense-Plan-Act cognition cycle.
  • The AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate Catalyst Space Accelerator is a NewSpace-focused defense and national security industry accelerator, headquartered on the Catalyst Campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • The Catalyst Space Accelerator is a collaborative program hosted by Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI, a Colorado 501(c)3) in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and Microsoft to provide a robust, mentor-driven curriculum for accelerator teams.

Microsoft Sponsors Catalyst Space Accelerator Data Fusion for Space Applications Cohort

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Monday, October 7, 2019
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Colorado Springs, CO, Oct. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Space Accelerator announced it will kick-off its fifth space technology cohort focused on data fusion for space applications in January 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Colorado Springs, CO, Oct. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Space Accelerator announced it will kick-off its fifth space technology cohort focused on data fusion for space applications in January 2020.
  • The semi-residential, 12-week, cohort-based Catalyst Space Accelerator (CSA) program is powered by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate and hosted at Catalyst Campus.
  • The Catalyst Space Accelerator is accepting applications now through October 28, 2019.
  • Interested applicants can learn more about the program and apply to the Catalyst Space Accelerator here: Apply now
    The AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate Catalyst Space Accelerator is a NewSpace-focused defense and national security industry accelerator, headquartered on the Catalyst Campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance: Eight ISR Small Businesses Join Catalyst Space Accelerator

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Monday, September 9, 2019
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The Catalyst Space Accelerator (CSA), sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, was created to advance technology for our warfighters.

Key Points: 
  • The Catalyst Space Accelerator (CSA), sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, was created to advance technology for our warfighters.
  • Starting on September 10, the cohort of companies will meet at Catalyst Campus every other week for 11 weeks.
  • Out of 27 applicants, Space Capital Colorado selected the following eight small businesses to participate in the space-based ISR cohort:
    Capella Space advances earth observation as an essential tool for commerce, conservation and security.
  • The AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate Catalyst Accelerator is a NewSpace-focused defense and national security industry accelerator, headquartered on the Catalyst Campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado.