About this partnership 

Overview:

Mastercard and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have established the Mastercard-NTU Joint Lab to advance digital trust and cybersecurity. Leveraging Mastercard's industry expertise and NTU's educational resources, the lab leads research and training programs to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure and foster digital trust. This collaboration is crucial in addressing cybersecurity challenges and empowering individuals and organizations to navigate the digital landscape confidently. As technology evolves, Mastercard and NTU are committed to building a secure, trusted, and resilient digital future

Key Highlights:

  1. Cutting-edge Research: The Mastercard-NTU Joint Lab is committed to conducting groundbreaking research in cybersecurity and digital trust. Drawing on the collective expertise of Mastercard and NTU researchers, the partnership aims to tackle emerging threats and challenges in the digital landscape.

  2. Professional Training: Central to the partnership's objectives is the provision of comprehensive educational programs designed to train and reskill cybersecurity professionals. Through hands-on training and industry-relevant coursework, the partnership aims to equip individuals with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape effectively.

  3. Industry Collaboration: The collaboration between Mastercard and NTU creates a unique opportunity for industry-academic partnership, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation and address real-world cybersecurity challenges.

 

The Mastercard-NTU Joint Lab will be led by Prof Lam Kwok Yan (second from the left) of the School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU who is also the Executive Director of the National Centre for Research in Digital Trust.

Further information

FlexiMasters in Cybersecurity and Digital Trust: 

  • This advanced 12-week program, developed collaboratively by Mastercard and NTU, delivers a comprehensive curriculum. Delivered by NTU, the course offers hands-on training tailored for both students and mid-career professionals. Accessible through NTU's administration of the government's SkillsFuture and Enterprise Learning Transformation programs. Learn more   

Research: (Coming soon)

  • Mastercard and NTU will collaborate to identify cybersecurity-related research and proof of concept projects. The centre will explore areas, including the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity and the use of privacy-enhancing technologies.

 

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