Our Mission

TAICO is an organization that provides a framework for building a community of practice around AI and cybersecurity. Our projects are opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation in the AI and cybersecurity space. We believe in hands-on experience, practical application of knowledge, and in building and creating real solutions to real problems.

Core Values

• Open Knowledge Exchange: We believe in freely sharing knowledge and fostering open dialogue between AI and cybersecurity practitioners.
• Practical Innovation: We focus on real-world applications and tangible solutions that advance both fields.
• Community First: We prioritize building and nurturing a diverse, inclusive community of practitioners and learners, especially in Toronto and Canada.
• Project Oriented: We believe in the power of projects to drive progress and innovation.
• Maturity Model: Using our maturity model to ship projects fast, ship often, and pivot when necessary.

Strategic Objectives

1. Education & Skills Development
   • Organize regular workshops and training sessions
   • Create practical learning resources and documentation
   • Foster mentorship opportunities within the community
2. Community Building
   • Host regular meetups and networking events
   • Facilitate collaboration between practitioners
   • Build bridges between academic and industry professionals
3. Innovation & Research
   • Support community-driven research projects
   • Develop open-source tools and frameworks
   • Document and share best practices and methodologies
4. Industry Impact
   • Partner with organizations to advance AI in cybersecurity
   • Promote responsible AI adoption in security practices
   • Contribute to industry standards and guidelines