PROMPT submitted its brief to the S’unir pour renforcer la cybersécurité du Québec consultation.
Excerpt (conclusion):
Over the past few years, PROMPT has deployed energy and talent to support the development of a world-class cybersecurity industry in Quebec, backed by a solid ecosystem that is still maturing.
Through its financing activities, PROMPT also supports Quebec companies in the sector in a number of areas:
- The talent shortage
Faced with a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals and rapidly evolving needs, PROMPT promotes links between companies and the academic world in order to develop both solutions and Quebec expertise;
- Technological complexity
The multiplication of connected devices, cloud networks and new technologies (IoT, artificial intelligence, etc.) creates a complex landscape to secure, increasing potential entry points for attacks: to cope with this, companies in the sector need to accelerate their capacity for innovation thanks to support programs like PICQ;
- Regulatory compliance
Companies have to comply with an increasingly stringent set of data protection standards and regulations (such as Law 25), adding further pressure to maintain high levels of security. With the certification component, PROMPT helps many companies to integrate high-value-added industrial chains that require advanced certifications in highly competitive sectors such as finance, aeronautics, manufacturing, defense and so on.
The experience the organization has developed in financing innovation in this sector makes it a key player in enabling Quebec to stand out and gain access to local solutions enabling individuals, businesses and government to ensure their security. PROMPT’s neutrality and collaborative approach make it a strategic player in resolving the many current and future challenges in this sector.
>> Read the full brief Joining forces to strengthen Quebec’s cybersecurity (PDF-5 pages)
