The City of Brampton, in collaboration with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and the Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT), has launched the Brampton Community Partner Program — a new cybersecurity pilot designed to help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their digital resilience, adopt secure AI tools, and prepare for emerging technologies.
Through this pilot, 20 Brampton-based businesses will receive tailored training and expert guidance from The Catalyst, a Brampton-based national leader in cybersecurity education and innovation.
Program Highlights
Participants will gain access to:
- A six-week cybersecurity bootcamp and practical briefings
- A self-assessment and customized readiness report
- A one-on-one consultation with a Catalyst Senior Cybersecurity Advisor
- Exclusive invitations to the Catalyst Community platform — Canada’s largest cybersecurity alumni network — and the Catalyst Summit
The program is designed to empower businesses to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen internal systems, and safely integrate new technologies like artificial intelligence into their operations.
Partner Collaboration
This initiative represents a partnership between three key Brampton organizations committed to advancing business resilience and innovation.
“Cybersecurity is critical to the success and future of every business. Through this program, we’re helping local enterprises adopt secure technologies and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.”
— Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
“This partnership demonstrates Brampton’s proactive approach to supporting our business community — helping SMEs become more competitive, confident, and resilient.”
— Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“The Brampton Board of Trade is proud to collaborate on this initiative, equipping local businesses with the knowledge and resources needed to stay secure.”
— Jaipaul Massey-Singh, President & CEO, Brampton Board of Trade
How to Apply
Applications for the Brampton Community Partner Program are now open.
- Deadline: October 24, 2025
- Apply here: Community Partner Program Application
Successful applicants will be contacted by the end of October.
Learn more about the program: Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Brampton Board of Trade, and City of Brampton Launch Cybersecurity Pilot to Support Local Businesses – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
About Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is a national centre for cybersecurity training, innovation, and collaboration, based in Brampton, Ontario. The Catalyst works with industry, government, and academia to empower Canadians and Canadian businesses to succeed in the digital economy.
Learn more at cybersecurecatalyst.ca
About the Brampton Board of Trade
The Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT) is the leading business association in Brampton, representing over 1,000 member companies. BBOT connects, advocates, and supports local businesses to help them grow and succeed.
Visit bramptonbot.com
About the City of Brampton
As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 800,000 people and 111,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Visit brampton.ca to learn more.
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