This podcast first appeared on EP954 of Canadian Small Business podcast on April 6, 2026.
The Catalyst’s Senior Director, Judith Borts joined the Canadian SME Small Business Podcast to discuss how cybersecurity is now a core business strategy shaping growth, trust, and resilience.
Key Highlights:
Key Highlights:
- Entering the Defence Ecosystem: Judith explains how SMEs can position themselves as trusted partners in defence innovation.
- Secure AI Adoption: Judith shares how businesses can leverage AI while minimizing exposure to cyber threats.
- The Cyber Talent Gap: Judith highlights the key challenges in building a skilled and diverse cybersecurity workforce.
- Power of Collaboration: Judith discusses why public private partnerships are essential to solving complex security issues.
- Immediate Cyber Risks: Judith outlines the most overlooked risks for SMEs and the first steps to address them.