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TMU’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Launches New Program Designed to Launch or Advance Cybersecurity Careers
Rogers CyberSecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has announced the launch CLIC: Certificate for Leadership in Cyber Security, Through a partnership with SANS Institute, a cybersecurity training and certification company, graduates will complete a six-month program and earn two SANS GIAC certifications.
CLIC, a part-time intensive program, will be delivered online using both synchronous and asynchronous learning through live SANS instructor-led courses. Students will also be able to take advantage of more than 25 hours of self-study per week.
CLIC will also provide career mentorship from cyber experts while helping students build relationships with key employers in the cyber security industry.
“This new program is a natural evolution for us and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Rashmi Hashem, Director. Click Rogers at CyberSecure Catalyst. “We are building on the momentum of earlier training programs and we are thrilled to be able to offer the world-class training that Catalyst is known for to anyone with an interest in cyber security.”
Honda Canada Foundation Announces $375,000 Partnership with First Robotics Canada
Honda Canada Foundation (HCF), which offers funding to non-profit registered charities across Canada where Honda customers and associates live and work, kicks off its National Engineering Month by contributing C$375,000 over three years . FIRST ROBOTICS CANADA,
Program sponsorship will support the first robotics competitions at the provincial and championship levels.
FIRST Robotics Canada is a registered charity that prepares youth for the future through a suite of team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 that can be offered at school or in after-school programs Is. In addition, there is an annual competition where high school student teams use technology to build and program industrial-sized robots to play alliance-based games on a themed field.
Thirty high school teams will each receive C$2,000 to build a robot and compete.
“The Honda Canada Foundation has expanded its partnership with First Robotics Canada as we look forward to being a part of their positive impact and exceptional programming for years to come,” said Tony Facciolo, President of the Honda Canada Foundation. “At Honda, engineering and STEM are at the heart of our values, and we inherently feel it is important to inspire and support the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. We look forward to seeing the best in robotics built from scratch by students competing in the first robotics competitions.
DMZ Announces Its Inaugural DMZ Demo Day Startup Pitch Event
dmz, of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) business incubator for early-stage technology startups, announces its inaugural DMZ Demo Day, an event that provides a platform for startups to pitch their business ventures to a curated global audience of investors Is. DMZ Demo Day takes place on June 26, 2023 and will be held at the Mattamy Athletic Center (MAC) in Toronto.
The DMZ Demo Day will award over C$300,000 in cash prizes to participating startups.
The day will offer networking sessions, pitch competitions for student founders, Black founders, women founders and international founders, as well as a Startup Island showcase and keynote speaker opportunities.
“DMZ has been 13 years in the making. As our largest event ever, Demo Day represents a true homecoming for every startup, investor and partner who has been a part of our story,” Abdullah Snowbar, executive director of DMZ and chief executive officer of DMZ Ventures. “Further, hosting the event at the iconic Maple Leafs Gardens – a venue that has defined historic moments in Canadian sports and seen the world’s most famous entertainers take the stage – feels powerfully symbolic. Where the greatest once stood, That’s where the next generation of innovators will stand.”
Tickets for DMZ Demo Day are available now, and can be purchased at Add,
Rogers, Telus and Bell announce new Canada-US roaming plans
telecommunication companies Rogers, telus And bell Has announced new unlimited data plans with US roaming.
Last week, Telus made changes to its website, detailing an Unlimited CAN-US 100 5G+ plan priced at $105 per month, with 100GB of data at speeds up to 1Gbps and unlimited data at lower speeds. This also US roaming is included for talk, text and data.
Rogers and Bell also announced new offerings similar to Telus Canada-US roaming plans. The carriers have removed their 60GB unlimited Canada-US plans, and replaced them with 100GB Canada-US plans.
Rogers previously had a 100GB Canada-US plan for $125 per month and a 60GB Canada-US plan for $105 per month, but the 60GB plan has now been replaced by 100GB, as have Telus and Bell.
These plans have been released just before the spring and March holidays.
CIBC and Simply Financial Launch Real-Time Payments
CIBC And simple financial announced an increase in Global Money Transfer Forum, in partnership with City Bank And Alipay,
With this enhancement, customers can transfer directly from their Simpli or CIBC Bank accounts to the 1.3 billion Alipay mobile wallets, with no transfer fees and in real time.
Key features of Alipay collaboration include bank-level security, no signing up with third-party websites, simple start with name, address and Alipay credentials, transfers of up to C$8,000, and up to $100 cash back on the first transfer Is.
This is the latest development from CIBC’s Direct Financial Services business, which is working on a set of digital-first solutions for CIBC customers as well as Simply’s direct banking customers.
“We want to make sending money to friends and family abroad as fast, secure and easy as it is at home,” says Jimmy Dinh, MManaging Director – Direct Financial Services & Global Markets at CIBC Capital Markets. “Together, Simpli and CIBC are breaking down barriers that can make remittances a costly waiting game.”
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Bill C-18: Heritage Committee-Google meeting delayed due to technical issues
House of Commons Heritage Committee meeting with Google executives regarding Bill C-18 has been postponed, “due to problems with interpretation services”, the office of the Speaker of the House of Commons has confirmed ITWC,
Look to Your Supply Chain Data to Measure Carbon Footprint: Microsoft-TCS Study
As global warming approaches record highs, more companies are pledging a range of sustainability efforts, whether it’s a shared global goal to cut carbon emissions or prioritize renewables, or efforts to reverse forest loss and land degradation. Let there be solutions.
New report reveals the latest hybrid working trends for IT departments and leaders
Info-Tech Research Group has released a new report highlighting the latest industry research for leaders managing information technology (IT) departments and hybrid-first organizations.
Your voice is power: New edition of national program to teach coding skills through indigenous music
Amazon Canada and TakingITGlobalA charitable non-governmental organization that focuses on global issues through promoting awareness and engagement among global youth, has launched the 2023 edition. your voice is power,
Ericsson agrees to pay more than US$206 million after federal DPA breaches
US Attorney announced On Thursday Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson has agreed to plead guilty to breaches and pay more than US$206 million 2019 Deferred Prosecution Agreement (“DPA”) that Ericsson had entered into with the US
AWS Canada’s Women of Inspiration panel earns solid A plus
A women of inspiration panel was held at the headquarters yesterday AWS Canada Over 200 channel partners and customers in downtown Toronto were enthralled as three senior female executives discussed the assorted personal trials, workplace frustrations and ultimate successes each has experienced.
Lenovo unveils an assortment of new offerings at MWC 2023
But Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023) in Barcelona, Lenovo Unveiled its latest PC and Chromebook offerings, which it said are designed to help “adopt dispersed hybrid workflows” and provide new features that empower users to choose what suits their needs and wants Makes
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MapleSEC Webinar: AI Can Be Used by Defenders and Threat Actors
One expert says there is no doubt that threat actors are either using or soon will be using artificial intelligence to build malware and craft their attacks.
