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Associated Press
36 minutes ago
- Associated Press
BlackBerry Partners with EC-Council to Help Strengthen Malaysia's Cybersecurity Workforce
Malaysia's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) expands curriculum with self-paced training for civil servants through EC-Council's advanced learning platform CYBERJAYA, MALAYSIA / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2025 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) and EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity certifications and learning technology, today announced a new partnership that will offer government employees nationwide with increased access to cybersecurity training and certifications through the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Malaysia. The collaboration supports Malaysia's pioneering efforts to boost human cyber capital and strengthen the nation's defences against growing digital threats, equipping government employees with advanced, industry-relevant skills through flexible learning modules. In collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the partnership will further expand the CCoE Cybersecurity Curriculum, which already offers a wide range of globally recognized course offerings and certifications. With the addition of the cutting-edge EC-Council Learning (ECL) platform, one of the world's most advanced cloud-based cybersecurity education ecosystems, the CCoE is expanding self-paced online and in-person learning for Malaysian civil servants, helping more men and women to upskill and complete courses in their own time. In support of the Malaysian government's commitment to cybersecurity capacity building, the addition of EC-Council Learning marks a significant evolution of the CCoE's curriculum, enhancing its existing programs with a robust, cloud-based platform to bolster government workforces with world-class skills and qualifications as cyber threats escalate. Jaclyn Sim, Cybersecurity Training Manager for BlackBerry at the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, said, 'BlackBerry's partnership with EC-Council represents a meaningful step forward in the shared mission to build a cyber-resilient Malaysia. This initiative builds upon the CCoE's extensive curriculum of online and in-person training, with an advanced, flexible platform that empowers civil servants to learn anytime, anywhere. Together with MCMC, we remain committed to upskilling and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the public sector.' Jay Bavisi, Founder and CEO of EC-Council added, 'At the heart of this partnership is a shared mission between EC-Council, BlackBerry and the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to build a cyber-resilient Malaysia by placing trusted, modern cyber learning tools in the hands of every civil servant.' Through this initiative, Malaysian civil service professionals will gain access to a full spectrum of programs aligned with national digital ambitions, including: This BlackBerry and EC-Council news also coincides with the recent 12-month anniversary of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE), which has rapidly grown into an international hub for cyber talent development, attracting a $3.9M CAD investment from the Government of Canada. Over the past year, the CCoE has launched several initiatives, including multiple partnerships with globally-certified partners such as CompTIA, SANS Institute, ICS2 and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, awarded scholarships to aspiring cyber leaders and introduced programs to foster diversity and inclusion in the sector. Find out more about EC-Council courses for Malaysian civil servants at the CCoE via [email protected]. Visit here for more information about the Malaysia CCoE or follow us on Linkedin. About EC-Council The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants ( EC-Council ) is a global leader in cybersecurity education, certification, and training. Known for its flagship programs such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), EC-Council serves professionals in over 145 countries and is trusted by governments, military agencies, and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. About BlackBerry BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management. For more information, visit and follow @BlackBerry. Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services. Media Contacts: BlackBerry Media Relations +1 (519) 597-7273 [email protected] Media Contact - EC-Council Sean Lim - Senior Vice President (SVP) at EC-Council [email protected] SOURCE: BlackBerry press release
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Columbia adopts controversial definition of antisemitism amid federal grants freeze
Columbia University has agreed to adopt a controversial definition of antisemitism as it pursues an agreement with the Trump aimed at restoring $400m in federal government grants frozen over its alleged failure to protect Jewish students. In a letter to students and staff, the university's acting president, Claire Shipman, said it would incorporate the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into its anti-discrimination policies as part of a broad overhaul. It is the latest in a string of concessions Columbia has made following criticisms – mainly from pro-Israel groups and Republican members of Congress – that university authorities had tolerated the expression of antisemitic attitudes in pro-Palestinian campus protests following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in 2023. 'Columbia is committed to taking all possible steps to combat antisemitism and the University remains dedicated to ensuring that complaints of discrimination and harassment of all types, including complaints based on Jewish and Israeli identity, are treated in the same manner,' wrote Shipman. 'Formally adding the consideration of the IHRA definition into our existing anti-discrimination policies strengthens our approach to combating antisemitism.' The definition, which describes antisemitism as 'a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews', has been adopted by the US state department and several European government and EU groups. Related: Trump administration notches first big win in assault on higher education However, critics have say it is designed to shield Israel by punishing legitimate criticism of the country. They also complain that it conflates antisemitism with anti-Zionism. Among the examples of criticisms accompanying the definition are 'claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor', 'applying double standards by requiring of [Israel] a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nations' and 'accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel … than to the interests of their own nations'. Donald Trump gave the IHRA definition a significant boost during his presidency by issuing an executive order in 2018 requiring all federal government agencies to take account of it when handling civil rights complaints. In adopting it now, Columbia is following Harvard, which agreed to embrace the definition last January as part of a court settlement reached with Jewish students, who had accused the university of failing to protect them under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The act prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, religion or ethnic origin in programs or institutions receiving federal funding. While Harvard remains in dispute with the White House after refusing to bow to its demands in return for the unfreezing of federal funding, Columbia has been accused of surrendering vital academic freedoms in an initial agreement with the administration reached last March that will see it reform its protest and security policies, while restricting the autonomy of its Middle Eastern studies department. Shipman has insisted that the university is 'following the law' and denied that it is guilty of 'capitulation'. Columbia's previous president, Minouche Shafik, resigned last August following sustained criticism, including in Congress, over her failure to end months of campus protests, despite calling in New York police to dismantle an encampment. In her letter, Shipman said last March's agreement was 'only a starting point for change'. 'The fact that we've faced pressure from the government does not make the problems on our campuses any less real; a significant part of our community has been deeply affected in negative ways,' she wrote. 'Committing to reform on our own is a more powerful path. It will better enable us to recognize our shortcomings and create lasting change.' However, the New York Times recently reported that the university was nearing an agreement to pay Jewish complainants more than $200m in compensation for civil rights violations that would be part of the deal to have its funding restored. The deal is likely to require further reforms in return for restored funding but stops short of requiring a judge-approved consent decree, which had been in an initial draft and would have given the Trump administration significant control over the university. Solve the daily Crossword
Bloomberg
an hour ago
- Bloomberg
Israel Has Its Best Chance for Peace in 25 Years
Twenty-five years ago this week, I was at Camp David as President Bill Clinton's lead Middle East negotiator. We sought to resolve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and to produce peace between two national movements competing for the same space. In July 2000, we were optimistic about ending the conflict. Over the preceding seven years, since the beginning of the Oslo process — which provided mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization and called for the creation of a Palestinian Authority (PA) to negotiate peace with Israel — we had produced four partial agreements: the Gaza-Jericho Agreement, the Interim Agreement, the Hebron Protocol and the Wye River Memorandum.
