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New SAIT and Mastercard partnership targets cybersecurity<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nCalgary, Alberta, Canada, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and Mastercard are collaborating to expand access to cybersecurity learning and help organizations in Western Canada strengthen their digital resilience. SAIT Cybersecurity Learning Collective, powered by Mastercard, is a 10-week, 80-hour course designed for small businesses, non-profits and social enterprises, with the first cohort starting in September. Tuition is fully covered for eligible participants through funding from Mastercard, subject to program criteria and availability.\u00a0 \u201cCyber threats don\u2019t discriminate by size, yet many small businesses and non-profits are left navigating complex risks without the tools or support they need,\u201d says Vis Naidoo, Associate Vice President, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, SAIT. \u201cThis course will help equip leaders with the knowledge and framework to make informed decisions and strengthen their organization\u2019s resilience.\u201d\u00a0 Naidoo adds, \u201cTogether with Mastercard, we\u2019re helping businesses build the digital and financial resilience needed to support their long-term growth and integrate resiliency into their foundation and organizational culture.\u201d\u00a0 Participants will gain practical tools to assess cyber risk, implement protective measures and prepare for cybersecurity incidents through immersive simulation exercises. By the end of the course, each participant will work towards developing an implementation-ready plan that aligns cybersecurity practices with their organization\u2019s mission, governance responsibilities and operational capacity.\u00a0 \u201cSmall businesses, non-profits and social enterprises are the backbone of the Canadian economy and our communities, and they are operating in an environment of increasingly complex cyber risks,\u201d said Jennifer M. Sloan, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement, Mastercard, Canada. \u201cOur collaboration with SAIT is about helping these organizations build the skills and confidence they need to manage digital risk, protect what they\u2019ve built and thrive in today\u2019s digital economy.\u201d\u00a0 SAIT Cybersecurity Learning Collective, powered by Mastercard, aims to empower the next generation of business leaders as they navigate the rapidly changing digital landscape, bringing to life a shared vision of innovation, community investment and applied learning in advanced digital technology.\u00a0 Applications for the September 2026 cohort close July 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm MT.\u00a0 \u201430\u2014\u00a0 About SAITEstablished in 1916, SAIT was the first of its kind, publicly funded technical school in North America. As a global leader in applied education, SAIT serves 40,000 students annually. SAIT offers baccalaureate and applied degree programs, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship programs and more than 550 continuing education and corporate training courses, and specializes in four awardwinning areas of applied research. Curriculum and research priorities are developed through industry partnerships to meet workforce needs and build capacity for innovation province-wide. SAIT is recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of Alberta\u2019s Top Employers (2026) and by Research Infosource Inc. as fourth among the Top 50 Research Colleges in Canada (2025). QS University Rankings and CEOWORLD magazine awarded SAIT\u2019s School of Hospitality and Tourism top honours in 2026, each ranking the school #1 in its sector in Canada. SAIT\u2019s School of Business was recognized as #2 in Canada on CEOWORLD\u2019s list of Best Business Schools in the World for 2026.\u00a0 Connect with us facebook.com\/SAIT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0x.com\/SAIT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0instagram.com\/SAIT <\/p>\n

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