WINDSOR,
Ontario and WATERLOO, Ontario ,
May 11, 2020 /CNW/
-- The University of
Windsor and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB)
today announced they have partnered to develop and deliver a
cybersecurity curriculum for the University's Graduate Master's
Program in Applied Computing. The curriculum, called BlackBerry
Bootcamp, will be taught as part of a required Network Security
course, and completion of the curriculum will account for a portion
of the student's final grade.
BlackBerry Bootcamp will cover a range of cybersecurity topics
including digital identity protection and privacy, software
engineering, the latest techniques of cybercriminals, advanced
threat detection technologies, and more. It will be delivered over
10 weeks starting on May 18, as a
remote learning program to ensure students can continue their
education during the COVID-19 health crisis.
"The University of Windsor is
pleased to partner with BlackBerry to provide learning
opportunities for our students," said Rob
Gordon, President at University of Windsor. "This
innovative remote learning collaboration will provide students a
unique opportunity to develop crucial data science skills and
expertise that will allow them to excel in an increasingly digital
marketplace."
"Ontario continues to lead the
way with innovative partnerships that enhance the educational
opportunities for our post-secondary students. I am pleased to see
the University of Windsor partner with
BlackBerry to provide practical training on cybersecurity, software
engineering and privacy protection," said Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and
Universities. "I commend the collaborative spirit shown by
BlackBerry and the University of
Windsor."
"We are delighted to partner with the University of Windsor on student education and
enable them to have a successful STEM career," said Neelam Sandhu, Vice President of Business
Operations & Strategic Accounts, Office of the CEO at
BlackBerry. "Now more than ever partnerships such as this are
critical to ensure students can continue to learn remotely and
prepare them to pursue careers in high-demand fields such as Data
Science."
About the University of
Windsor
The University of
Windsor is a progressive, student-centred institution which
provides a quality education shaped by community challenges, a
transitioning world, and technological advancements. Our goal is to
enable our graduates to make a better world through education,
scholarship, research, and social engagement. To us, promise is
about our students and what they can achieve, as well as the
commitment of our faculty and staff. It's why we're here. Located
next to North America's busiest
border, the University of Windsor, is
one of Canada's most important
internationally oriented institutions, with a very diverse student
population. Once on campus, you will find an atmosphere that
fosters close co-operation between students and faculty and an
ongoing commitment to excellence. The University of Windsor is a place where new and
innovative ways of teaching and learning are the norm, research and
creativity are helping our region and the country, and we are
engaging our capacity to address challenges related to the Great
Lakes, borders, safe and healthy communities, sustainable
manufacturing, and other current issues. To learn more, visit
UWindsor.ca and follow @UWindsor.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB)
provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises
and governments around the world. The company secures more
than 500M endpoints including
150M cars on the road
today. Based in Waterloo,
Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to
deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety
and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of
endpoint security management, encryption, and embedded
systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected
future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow
@BlackBerry.
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EMBLEM Design are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are
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respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any
third-party products or services.
Media Contact:
Lori
Lewis
Manager, News Services
Office of
Public Affairs and Communications
University of Windsor
llewis@uwindsor.ca
BlackBerry Media Relations
(519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com
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