09/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2024 06:56
TORONTO, September 24, 2024 - Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced it is collaborating with the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI) at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, to support critical research related to protecting and preserving data privacy and security.
With the increasing use of data-driven technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), there has also been a significant rise in data breaches, cyberattacks and identity theft. And while quantum computing is still in its infancy, it poses a serious risk to the security of current communication systems, which rely on encryption methods that can be easily broken by quantum algorithms.
In response to these pressing and rapidly evolving threats, the research is expected to focus on three key areas:
"Kyndryl values the importance of academic collaborations to drive innovation and create real impact through research and development," said Antoine Shagoury, Chief Technology Officer, Kyndryl. "The University of Waterloo's Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute has made significant strides in these important areas and our work together reflects our shared commitment to addressing industrial and societal challenges around information security and human privacy."
"Indeed, collaboration between industry and academia is key for developing comprehensive solutions to ensuring the cyber safety of Canadians. Interdisciplinary research at CPI is unique among Canadian universities, and working with companies, such as Kyndryl, enables necessary research into identifying and mitigating information security risks while facilitating the recruitment of promising graduate students," said Dr. Anindya Sen, professor and interim executive director of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute. "A mutual commitment to elevate cutting-edge research technologies aligns with the University of Waterloo's Global Futures vision, a strategic initiative dedicated to solving the world's most pressing challenges like cybersecurity and data privacy."