Toronto, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) has announced a slate of successful project applications as part of its second annual Call for Proposals. York University has been awarded $300,000 for its research and development cybersecurity project, “End-to-end Cyber-Security Solution for the Power Grid” in collaboration with Cistel Technology, Siemens Canada Ltd, IESO, Carleton University and Dalhousie University.
Climate change concerns have spurred the proliferation of independent power producers (e.g. renewables) in the electric grid along with significant increase in power demands due to the electrification of fossil-fuel based technologies (e.g. transportation). Grid communications are critical for effectively coordinating the evolving grid. In this project, an end-to-end cyber security solution will be developed that leverages on the natural interdependencies of the cyber and physical domains of the electric grid to ensure reliable, secure and trust-worthy grid communications.
This year, the NCC has dedicated $22.8 million in funding as part of its commitment to the Government of Canada’s Cyber Security Innovation Network program. In addition to York University’s successful project application, funds have been distributed to 37 projects put forth by Canadian organizations representing academia, private institutions, and the not-for-profit sector. The NCC’s Call for Proposals program supports projects that include:
- Research and development projects with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)1-6 via the design and implementation of innovative cybersecurity technologies, advancing the state-of-the-art, and supporting studies into emerging cybersecurity issues;
- Commercialization of new technology with TRL 7-9, developing products and services that address cybersecurity challenges in critical infrastructure protection, human-centric cybersecurity, network security, software security, and privacy protection; and
- Provide and build opportunities for training, upskilling, and reskilling of cybersecurity professionals across myriad disciplines.
About York University:
York University is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. York's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. York’s campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.
About the National Cybersecurity Consortium
The National Cybersecurity Consortium is a pan-Canadian network that supports the advancement of the Canadian cybersecurity ecosystem through research and development, commercialization, and training by driving collaboration among universities; private industry; not-for-profit organizations; provincial, territorial, and municipal governments; and other key cybersecurity stakeholders. Visit the NCC website for a complete list of successful 2024 Call for Proposal projects, and to learn more about the NCC.
