A consortium co-founded by the University of Waterloo will receive up to $80 million in federal funding to further research and development, increase commercialization opportunities and develop talent in the field of cybersecurity.
Waterloo is one of five founding universities of the National Cybersecurity Consortium, which was named by the Canadian government today to lead the Cyber Security Innovation Network.
The lead research body at Waterloo, the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute, features more than 10 engineering professors.
“Waterloo is uniquely capable at turning information and communication technology research into effective cybersecurity and privacy solutions and innovations that create economic advantages for Canada,” said Vivek Goel, the president and vice-chancellor of Waterloo.
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