Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Open Security LLMs and Cybersecurity Datasets for IoT and CAV Networks: A Knowledge Mobilization Approach to Trustworthy AI
Agreement Number:
26377
Agreement Value:
$484,150.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
The project strengthens Canada’s cybersecurity by addressing Internet of Things (IoT) and Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) vulnerabilities through Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven threat detection, honeynet simulations, and open-source datasets. It promotes awareness via the Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) series and includes research, live attack simulations, training, and global collaboration. York’s Behaviour-Centric Cybersecurity Centre leads with advanced labs and expertise.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

Outcome 1 – AI-driven profiling models for IoT and CAV networks
Outcome 2 – Open-source cybersecurity datasets
Outcome 3 – Honeynet systems and analyzers
Outcome 4 – Knowledge mobilization through the Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS)
Outcome 5 – HQP training

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M3J 1P3
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q4-00166
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
York University
Federal Riding Name:
Humber River—Black Creek
Federal Riding Number:
35041
Program:
(CSCP) Cyber Security Cooperation Program
Program Purpose:

The program provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the digital age while positioning Canada as a global leader in cyber security.