BlackBerry and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst have partnered to introduce the CLIC program in Malaysia, aiming to enhance cybersecurity education and close the gender gap in the industry by offering scholarships to three qualified Malaysian women. This collaboration underscores BlackBerry’s commitment to bolstering cybersecurity capacity in Malaysia and the wider Indo-Pacific region, facilitated by the upcoming opening of BlackBerry’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur.
20 March 2024 – BlackBerry Limited and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, the national center for cybersecurity training, research, and innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to introduce the CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) program in Malaysia. This collaboration aims to bolster Malaysia’s cybersecurity capacity and address the gender gap in the industry by offering full CLIC scholarships to three qualified Malaysian women candidates. The program, set to commence in May 2024, will equip participants with essential cybersecurity skills and globally recognized certifications, supported by access to the Catalyst Cyber Range and mentorship from industry experts.
The partnership between BlackBerry and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst signifies a significant step in BlackBerry’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity in Malaysia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Through the CLIC program and the upcoming opening of BlackBerry’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur, both organizations are poised to support Malaysia’s cyber workforce development and foster a secure digital future.
