Cybersecurity
Or the art of protecting data, systems and networks from increasingly sophisticated attacks
Virtual security… firmly rooted in reality
Cybersecurity involves protecting IT systems, networks, data and users against malicious attacks, unauthorized access and damage. It involves a set of practices, technologies and processes designed to defend sensitive information and ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability.
A booming sector
- Annual growth rate of 8% to 10% (2023)
- A need for around 7,000 positions in 2024
- Canadian cybersecurity market evaluated at close to $4 billion (2021), much of this concentrated in Quebec because of the province’s technological density
- Around 20% of Quebec businesses report having suffered a cyberattack in recent years
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