Mastercard has partnered with Northeastern University in Vancouver to address Canada’s cybersecurity talent gap, contributing over $700,000 to support research and expand opportunities for underrepresented groups in cybersecurity. This initiative includes establishing the Mastercard Professorship Fund and the Mastercard Vancouver Scholarship, aiming to engage 100 students through internships over three years.
Mansur Mirani, VP of Mastercard’s Cyber Centre of Excellence, emphasizes the importance of diverse talent in driving innovation. This partnership builds on Mastercard’s $500 million investment in Vancouver’s Global Intelligence and Cyber Centre of Excellence.
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