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Cyberattacks don’t stop at national borders. Neither do extreme weather events, disruptions to global supply chains or co-ordinated disinformation campaigns. But the systems used to respond to these threats are still largely national, often slower and more siloed than the challenges they are trying to address.

uOttawa Engineering’s Dean, Caroline Cao, highlights the critical role academia plays in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. With strengths in AI, quantum, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and photonics, along with robust training capacity and state-of-the-art facilities, the Faculty is well positioned to advance the Strategy.

A research team at the University of Ottawa has developed an advanced artificial intelligence system designed to autonomously defend wireless networks from jamming attacks, operating much like a digital immune system. This technology can automatically detect and respond to jamming in real time, which could play a critical role in securing Canada’s communications infrastructure.

New funding from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) enables uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering to offer advanced cybersecurity training to elementary and high school students.

In a world where cars can drive themselves, traffic lights communicate with central servers and road conditions are monitored in real time, what happens when a cyberattack, hardware failure or sensor malfunction threatens the system? Professor Mohammad Pirani of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa is working to answer that question.

The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering is bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application through strategic industry collaborations. A key partnership with Fortinet equips students with cutting-edge cybersecurity training and real-world knowledge and skills to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

A strategic partnership with OCI, uOttawa and IBM offers free immersive simulations for select businesses.

Security vulnerabilities exist in digitally connected smart devices within critical infrastructures. Professor Paria Shirani analyzes and develops solutions to help safeguard our lives and resources against cybersecurity threats.

In the world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of malicious threats is an ongoing challenge. As cyberattacks evolve, so too must the education and training designed to thwart them.

In the evolving landscape of technology and business, organizations face a challenge in updating their workforce members’ skills and fostering growth and resilience. The uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range provides a space where organizations can train their employees and spur research and talent acquisition. It’s poised to help grow Canada’s cybersecurity and cybersafety workforce across government, academia...