Montréal: A fertile ground for cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a hot sector in Greater Montréal thanks to the city’s innovative business environment, world-renowned AI ecosystem and huge pool of skilled workers.
All these factors make the city a perfect location for developing state-of-the-art solutions in the field. It’s not surprising that Montréal is now considered one of the best cities in the world to set up a business in this sector.

Montréal, the place to be for foreign companies seeking an innovative workforce specialized in cybersecurity
Several Montréal universities have created programs to meet the growing demand for digital security specialists.
- A concentration of global leaders developing in-house cybersecurity expertise in Montréal
- Top-tier universities and specialized training programs
- 20+ research organizations and numerous opportunities for industry collaboration
- A leading hub for artificial intelligence, with applications in systems security, devices, etc.
- Cost advantage for cybersecurity operations compared to the 20 largest metropolitan areas in Canada and the U.S