TORONTO, ONTARIO - July 24, 2025 - The TAICO team proudly announces the successful archival of the BAISH project as of July 2025, marking a significant milestone in our structured project lifecycle approach. BAISH, an open-source tool designed to analyze shell scripts for security vulnerabilities using Large Language Models (LLMs), has completed its research and development phase, delivering valuable insights that advance the field of AI-powered security analysis.
During its active development period, BAISH made positive contributions to the local cybersecurity and AI communities:
The archival of BAISH reflects TAICO’s commitment to a disciplined, research-focused approach to innovation. Our project lifecycle methodology emphasizes:
“I’m proud of what BAISH has achieved,” said Curtis Collicutt, Board Chair at TAICO. “It was a small amount of code, but we learned a lot about developing security tools using languages like Python and Large Language Models. By archiving BAISH, we can apply these valuable insights to our next generation of projects, ensuring that the community continues to benefit from our work. It’s also important to recognise when projects have run their course and to be able to move on to new challenges and apply what we have learned to them. The point of BAISH from the start was to get in, get out, and move on, failing fast, and learning a lot.”
While BAISH is no longer under active development, the project’s contributions remain accessible to the community:
The successful completion of BAISH enables TAICO to channel our expertise and resources into new learning initiatives that build upon these initial insights. Our team remains committed to advancing the state of the art in AI applications for cybersecurity and other critical domains.
TAICO extends heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, users, and community members who supported BAISH throughout its development. Your engagement, feedback, and contributions were instrumental in achieving the project’s research objectives and advancing our collective understanding of LLM-powered security analysis.
For more information about BAISH, access to project resources, or inquiries about TAICO’s current research initiatives:
The Toronto AI and Cybersecurity Organization provides a framework for building a community of practice around AI and cybersecurity. TAICO believes in hands-on experience, practical application of knowledge, and building real solutions to real problems. Core values include open knowledge exchange, practical innovation, community-first approach, project orientation, and an agile maturity model.
TORONTO, ONTARIO - April 28, 2025 - The Toronto AI and Cybersecurity Organization (TAICO) is pleased to announce that it has officially obtained non-profit status in the province of Ontario. This milestone represents a significant step forward in TAICO’s mission to build a community of practice around AI and cybersecurity in Toronto and across Canada.
“Securing non-profit status allows us to further our commitment to open knowledge exchange, practical innovation, and community building,” said Curtis Collicutt, TAICO Board Chair. “This development will give us the ability to serve the growing AI and cybersecurity ecosystem in Toronto, Ontario, and beyond.”
Founded with a vision to connect practitioners and learners in the AI and cybersecurity space, TAICO focuses on project-based learning and collaboration. The organization’s core programs include regular workshops, training sessions, community meetups, and support for open-source innovation.
With this new status, TAICO will:
TAICO invites professionals, students, and organizations interested in AI and cybersecurity to join its community. The organization continues to operate under its maturity model philosophy of shipping projects quickly, iterating often, and pivoting when necessary.
For more information about TAICO, upcoming events, or how to get involved, please visit our website.
The Toronto AI and Cybersecurity Organization provides a framework for building a community of practice around AI and cybersecurity. TAICO believes in hands-on experience, practical application of knowledge, and building real solutions to real problems. Core values include open knowledge exchange, practical innovation, community-first approach, project orientation, and an agile maturity model.
For media inquiries, please contact TAICO through our website.
TORONTO, ONTARIO - November 8, 2024 - A new community-driven organization focused on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity launches today in Toronto. The Toronto AI and Cybersecurity Organization (TAICO) aims to build a dynamic community of practice connecting professionals, students, and enthusiasts in these rapidly evolving fields.
“TAICO was born from the recognition that AI and cybersecurity professionals need spaces to collaborate, learn, and innovate together,” said Curtis Collicutt, Chair of TAICO. “Our organization provides a framework for hands-on experience and practical application of knowledge to solve real-world problems.”
Currently in its incubation phase, TAICO is already developing several community initiatives, including regular meetups and collaborative projects. The organization is structured around core values that include open knowledge exchange, practical innovation, and a community-first approach.
“What sets TAICO apart is our project-oriented philosophy,” explained Kosseila HD, Vice-Chair. “We believe in shipping fast, iterating often, and pivoting when necessary. This maturity model allows us to remain responsive to both community needs and rapidly changing technologies.”
The organization welcomes participants from various backgrounds and skill levels who share an interest in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
TAICO invites interested individuals and organizations to attend its upcoming launch event. For more information about TAICO, upcoming events, or how to get involved, please visit our website.
The Toronto AI and Cybersecurity Organization provides a framework for building a community of practice around AI and cybersecurity. TAICO believes in hands-on experience, practical application of knowledge, and building real solutions to real problems. The organization is committed to open knowledge exchange, practical innovation, community-first approaches, and project-oriented learning.
For media inquiries, please contact TAICO through our website.