Canadian Cyber Assessment, Training and Experimentation Centre

The University of Calgary (UCalgary) is set to become a prime destination for information security and privacy research, thanks to a partnership with Calgary-based Raytheon Canada and ENFOCOM Corporation.

The Canadian Cyber Assessment, Training and Experimentation Centre (CATE) at UCalgary opens today in partnership with the local Calgary company ENFOCOM. The Canadian CATE Centre is the first of its kind in the region, and provides a multi-use facility for university and commercial use. It is part of a cybersecurity consortium between UCalgary, Raytheon Canada and ENFOCOM as the digital economy continues to rapidly grow in Alberta and across the country.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art, highly automated cyber range, along with cyber assessment, experimentation and integration labs that are capable of multi-purpose use, CATE’s modular and scalable architecture can emulate complex real-world digital enterprises. This allows students to build their skills in cybersecurity, learning agile scenario-based cyber training, in-depth assessment of cyber solutions and experimentation of new cyber resiliency concepts driven by emerging technologies.

Students will begin using the cyber range in classes and labs in 2022.

Facilities will be located in both Calgary and Ottawa, and provide a virtual platform for collaboration across Canada. University students and members of the consortium are currently the primary users of CATE. Plans include engaging additional industry partners and all levels of Canadian governments.

Building on solid pillars of cyber assessment, training and experimentation, the facilities will provide a technological advantage to Canada by developing specific skills organically and increasing cyber resiliency.

The Faculty of Science is currently offering advanced professional education through the new Master of Information Security and Privacy program.