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New Brunswick’s Cybersecurity Sector Growth: A Look at Recent Developments
May 13, 2024
The Epicentre of Canada’s Cybersecurity Industry
World-class infrastructure, top-quality talent and industry-leading businesses make New Brunswick a Canadian hotspot for cybersecurity investment.
An Industry Leader
New Brunswick has been a national leader in cybersecurity for the past 25 years and is internationally renowned for its cybersecurity excellence.
Robust Cyber Ecosystem
Home to the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) – a hub of education, research and technology transfer to industry.
Highly Educated
A clear leader in cybersecurity education in Atlantic Canada for the breadth and depth of its programs and focus areas.
Growing Tech Cluster
A 35-acre research and technology campus including the Cyber Centre, a $37 million level II security-enabled facility to support the cybersecurity industry.
Thriving IT Industry
New Brunswick’s capital city Fredericton ranks 7th among 160 cities across Canada for the relative size of its ICT industry (by employment) and 5th for the size of its ICT workforce.
World-Class Companies
Siemens Cybersecurity Centre for Critical Infrastructure, IBM’s security division, and Thales National Digital Excellence (NDEC) have chosen New Brunswick.
The Solution to your Tech Talent Challenges
Attract the right people to build your expert workforce. New Brunswick has a sustainable pool of existing and emerging talent along with renowned training facilities.
Cost Savings Happen Here
Our mid-sized cities are ranked #1 as the most competitive locations in North America – and for good reason. Our tech talent wages are cost competitive with average salaries 26% less expensive than Toronto, 22% less expensive than Vancouver, and 21% less expensive than Montreal.
