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 […]
Op-Ed: The infrastructure crisis no one is talking about
This piece first appeared in Canadian Affairs on April 8, 2026. Digital risk in Canadian law enforcement is no longer a niche concern. It is an urgent national issue. Canadian cybersecurity events such as the 2017 Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) outage, the 2020 BlueLeaks incident and multiple ransomware attacks on municipal police services demonstrate a […]
Why you may want to skip the free airport Wi-Fi on your next flight from Ontario
This piece first appeared in Inside Halton on April 13, 2026. With winter behind us (mostly) and warmer weather on the horizon, many Canadians will be thinking about travelling abroad. But, while you’re at the airport, whether that’s here in Canada waiting for your flight or when you land at your destination, you may want […]
Canadian bank execs, regulators meet to discuss risks raised by Anthropic’s new AI model
This piece first appeared in The Globe and Mail on April 10, 2026. Canadian bank executives and regulators met on Friday to discuss cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic’s new AI model, a powerful tool that has raised concerns it could be used to help threat actors exploit software vulnerabilities. The meeting of the Canadian Financial […]
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Launches “Secure AI” Courses to Help Organizations Boost Productivity and Manage Risk
April 14, 2026 (Brampton, ON) — As artificial intelligence transforms organizations across sectors, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst) at Toronto Metropolitan University is launching Secure AI: a new suite of short, high-impact courses designed to help organizations take control of how they adopt, manage, and secure AI. With this training, organizations will gain the many […]
Opinion: The infrastructure crisis no one is talking about
This piece was first featured in Canadian Affairs on April 8, 2026. Underinvestment in Canada’s digital infrastructure is undermining law enforcement’s abilities and public safety Digital risk in Canadian law enforcement is no longer a niche concern. It is an urgent national issue. Canadian cybersecurity events such as the 2017 Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) […]
Arjun Nagarajan on the Problems He Couldn’t Ignore
Arjun Nagarajan is an alumnus of the Catalyst’s CLIC program and a Catalyst Community Ambassador. Before cybersecurity, Arjun spent his days on the phone offering tech support at Rogers Communications to people who didn’t know they were vulnerable. They reused passwords. They shared credit card numbers without hesitation. Many had never heard of multi-factor authentication. […]
LISTEN: Is your SME defence-ready? Breaking into Canada’s security sector
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: Entering the Defence Ecosystem: Judith explains how SMEs can position […]
WATCH: Rachel Clark on Building the Future of Cyber Defense
Rachel Clark founded SKADI Cyber Defense to take on a critical gap in cybersecurity: making threat detection faster, smarter, and truly scalable. Through the Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge program, SKADI has gained direct access to industry leaders, pressure-tested its technology in real-world settings, and accelerated its growth from early innovation to market-ready impact. Rachel’s journey highlights […]