Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the upcoming season-long points competition Fortinet Cup PGA TOUR Canada. After a successful inaugural season in 2022, Fortinet will also be the title sponsor of the Tour’s season-ending and flagship event, the Fortinet Cup Championship, taking place September 4-10 at Country Hills Golf Club in Calgary, Alberta. The Fortinet Cup Champion will earn an exemption in the PGA TOUR’s Fortinet Championship played in Napa, California from September 11-17, 2023.

The Fortinet partnership with PGA TOUR Canada will benefit the community and local nonprofit organizations in the ten host cities of the competition to help close the cybersecurity skills gap, one of the biggest challenges facing our industry today.

Fortinet Cup to Advance Fortinet’s Community Initiatives in Canada

Fortinet's longstanding mission is to close the cybersecurity skills gap through its Fortinet Training Advancement Agenda (TAA) and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Aligning with this mission, Fortinet invests in community efforts and organizations focused on diversity and inclusivity to help advance this goal. As part of this work, Fortinet is designating the proceeds from the Fortinet Cup to benefit nonprofit organizations in Canada, focusing on helping the underprivileged through sports and education.

Fortinet is a Cybersecurity Leader in Canada

For over 20 years, Fortinet has been a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security for all-size companies and government organizations in Canada. Fortinet stands for more than technology innovation and through its corporate social responsibility delivers on this vision by innovating sustainable security technologies, diversifying cybersecurity talent, and promoting responsible business across our value chain.

Fortinet has over 12,000 employees globally, and nearly 2,300 are based in Canada. In addition, Fortinet's Research & Development, FortiGuard Labs threat research, and customer support teams have significant hubs across Canada. Fortinet protects all types of Canadian organizations, including governments, major banks, telecommunications providers, healthcare organizations, and many others across sectors such as utilities, education, manufacturing, and more. The company's cybersecurity solutions are the most deployed, most patented, and among the most validated in the industry.

Fortinet's Canadian team of experts leverages cutting-edge technology and deep industry knowledge to allow organizations to stay ahead of the constantly evolving threat landscape, providing businesses of all sizes and government agencies with the best possible security outcomes.

Fortinet Brings Cybersecurity Leaders Together Through Global Experiences

Fortinet regularly connects top technology leaders and experts to have relevant and timely conversations on cybersecurity trends and topics, in part, by providing organizations with unique opportunities to access trusted advisors and industry leaders through unique experiences. Fortinet upholds these commitments through its various global golf partnerships in addition to the Fortinet Cup Championship, including as the PGA TOUR Official Event partnership at the Fortinet Championship, as the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the DP World Tour, and through technology-driven activations across tournaments globally. Additionally, the winner of the Fortinet Cup Championship will earn an exemption to play alongside some of the best golf players worldwide at the PGA TOUR’s Fortinet Championship in Napa, California from September 11-17, 2023.

Additional Detail for Fortinet Cup PGA Tour Canada

• Following six Qualifying Tournaments that lead up to the regular season, qualifiers that will help determine and complete the 2023 player roster.
• The Fortinet Cup PGA Tour Canada begins on June 12 at the Royal Beach Victoria Open at Uplands Golf Club in British Columbia’s capital.
• The Tour will take place across ten cities, as shown in the chart below:

• All nine full-field tournaments are crucial as they lead to the Fortinet Cup Championship at Country Hills Golf Club in Calgary, Alberta, to conclude the season crowning a Player of the Year and send off five players to the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour.

For more information on the Fortinet Cup PGA Tour Canada, please click here.

Supporting Quotes

Marc Asturias, Vice President of Marketing and Government Vertical at Fortinet Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean

“Fortinet, as a part of its continued commitment to Canada, again welcomes our customers and partners to the season-long Fortinet Cup in Canada. Last year we brought together more than 600 technology leaders to share insights and a first-class golf experience. As a company with a long track record of investments in Canada over the last 20 years and as its top cybersecurity platform vendor, we have established a strong presence and reputation in the country as a trusted advisor. Our sponsorship of the Fortinet Cup in Canada in partnership with PGA TOUR Canada is aimed at showcasing the talents of early career professional golfers, positively impacting communities and local nonprofits across the Tour, as well as bringing value to Fortinet’s business customers and partners, given the importance of maintaining a focus on cybersecurity in today’s interconnected, technology-driven world.” 

Graham Bushkes, National VP Sales at Fortinet Canada

“Fortinet is excited to partner again with the PGA TOUR Canada as our organizations are committed to trust and to create exceptional experiences – ensuring players and customers are set up for success to overcome even the most trying conditions and challenges. This partnership with PGA TOUR Canada will benefit our communities, customers, and local nonprofit organizations. These initiatives further Fortinet’s vision to secure people, devices, and data everywhere by delivering cybersecurity everywhere it is needed”.

Gordon Phillips, VP Western Canada at Fortinet

"We are very excited about the arrival of the Fortinet Championship to Calgary this year. This event closes the season and showcases the top golfers in the race to the Fortinet Cup in Canada, which is sure to be a successful season. This event will be the perfect opportunity to bring together our customers and partners in the region to provide them with the best of golf in Canada, as well as experience Fortinet's industry-leading cybersecurity technology and commitment to the local community, built on the foundation of years of organic innovation developed in our major R&D centers in North America and Canada. We have almost 2,000 employees based in Western Canada, securing companies worldwide."

Scott Pritchard, Executive Director at PGA TOUR Canada

“We couldn’t have been more pleased with our 2022 season. Introducing the Fortinet Cup was so fulfilling for everybody associated with PGA TOUR Canada, and it was extremely gratifying to again team with long-time partners and venues while also welcoming new communities, golf courses and partners. It’s with a significant amount of pride that we present this new schedule. We’ve put together a strong group of tournaments in conjunction with our partners, sponsors and host organizations, and while our season is still a few months away, we can’t wait to start the season.”

Additional Resources

• Learn more about the Fortinet Cup Championship here.
• Learn more about FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence and research and Outbreak Alerts, which provide timely steps to mitigate breaking cybersecurity attacks.
• Learn more about Fortinet’s FortiGuard Security Services portfolio.
• Learn more about Fortinet’s free cybersecurity training, which includes broad cyber awareness and product training. As part of the Fortinet Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), the Fortinet Training Institute also provides training and certification through the Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification, Academic Partner, and Education Outreach programs.
• Read about how Fortinet customers are securing their organizations.
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