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WINDSOR and WATERLOO, ONTARIO – May 11, 2020 – 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.”
