Your guide to digital safety: protecting yourself online in Canada
The reality of technology We connect through digital tools, and when it comes to immigration, connection is more crucial than ever. But, as with every innovation, new technologies come with downsides. While digital advances provide opportunities to stay in touch with loved ones, build knowledge, advance learning, engage in entertainment, and, most of all, foster […]
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst launches resources to boost cyber safety for new Canadians
Multi-language guides available to provide practical cybersecurity knowledge tailored to individuals, students, and families new to Canada [May 28, 2026] (Brampton & Toronto ON) — Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”), Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity, is proud to launch online resources designed to help individuals, students, and […]
Sovereignty at Stake: Online Disinformation & Canadian Democracy
Our new Sovereignty at Stake series launched on May 6 at the Toronto Reference Library. More than 200 Catalyst community members gathered to hear a vital discussion about the impending Alberta referendum and how disinformation could impact this vote. The Honourable Jason Kenney, former Premier of Alberta, described the factors giving rise to the separatist […]
Marilena Danelon on misinformation and risk
Marilena is a results-driven leader, big-picture problem solver, and lifelong learner. She brings a wide skill set to customer success, with previous experience in cyber risk management and strategy consulting and training in Catalyst’s ACTP (Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program). Before customer success, Marilena worked as a security professional in Deloitte’s Cyber & Strategic Risk practice. […]
The math behind Katrina Lawrence’s approach to AI
As the AI Practice Lead and Senior Trainer (Senior AI Advisor) at the Catalyst, Katrina helps organizations harness the power of artificial intelligence through custom strategic training solutions. She designs and delivers AI courses and corporate training programs ranging from beginner to advanced levels, covering both practical front-end applications and technical foundations of AI and […]
Tina Ismail on breaking ground in cybersecurity
Tina Ismail is a Catalyst CyberStart Canada graduate and a cybersecurity analyst co-op student at RBC. Tina studied electrical engineering at McMaster University and was the chair of the IEEE Student Branch. Tina has attained her GFACT certification and received the ESET Canada Women in Cyber scholarship. She was recognized as a future leader by […]
Cybersecurity without borders: Policy, tech and reality
This piece appeared in SJA (Security Journal Americas) on May 14, 2026. SJA hears from Judith Borts, Senior Director of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University‘s national center for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. Ask anyone working in cybersecurity right now, and you’ll hear the same thing: it’s not just the volume of threats; it’s the […]
Cybersecurity’s A.I. Problem Isn’t Technology. It’s Human.
This piece first appeared in the Observer on April 30, 2026. Faster, smarter cyberattacks are exposing a deeper problem: human readiness is falling short. Artificial intelligence is not new to cybersecurity. The sector is one of A.I.’s earliest adopters. For years, defensive cybersecurity has relied on machine learning to identify anomalies, detect patterns and respond […]
Jiri Fiala on the break in the chain: when data becomes exposed
Jiri Fiala is an alumni of the Catalyst accelerator and one of the most active contributors to the Catalyst Community Platform, sharing about the latest technologies, including Mythos and emerging AI. Jiri is the Founder and CEO of PrivID, Inc. PrivID is designed to keep sensitive data encrypted at all times, eliminating plaintext exposure across […]
Aisha Khanam on carving space for women in cyber
Bio: Aisha Khanam is a graduate of the Catalyst’s Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program (ACTP). As a cybersecurity professional, her lifelong mission is to learn and grow, and she is always seeking out collaborative environments where diverse minds can thrive. Aisha believes in the power of data and human-centered approaches to solve complex challenges. As someone […]