REPORT: Canadian cybersecurity startups collectively grew workforce by 72 per cent and fundraised $100 million amid global headwinds
Early-stage founders leveraged unique growth approach to drive technological innovation, market access and revenue generation March 29, 2023 (Brampton, ON) –Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst today announced the release of the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator Report, a benchmark publication tracking the growth of thirty-nine Canadian cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups. The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator, a program of Rogers Cybersecure […]
WATCH: The Hunt for Hack-Tastic Talent: Analyzing the Cyber Talent Shortage
On Monday, March 13, a panel of experts convened by the Catalyst Fellowship Program came together to discuss the critical shortage of cybersecurity talent and its ramifications for organizations. Hosted by the fellows, the event aimed to explore the current state of the cyber talent gap and practical solutions that companies can implement to address […]
Leading by example: how to encourage more women to consider careers in cybersecurity
It’s no secret that the cybersecurity sector needs more women. The industry benefits when there are more professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to problem-solve together. Every International Women’s Day, there’s a lot of talk about what we can do to encourage more women to consider and thrive in careers in STEM. At the Catalyst, […]
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst to provide cybersecurity training in Ukraine
February 10, 2023 (Brampton, ON) — Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst announced the launch of a new pilot program that will train up to 100 Ukrainians residing in Ukraine to become cybersecurity professionals, building Ukraine’s technology sector and contributing to its economic reconstruction. This important new program will be delivered in collaboration with Ukraine-based Information Systems […]
WATCH: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay, Tracy Dallaire and Neil Desai join TVO’s The Agenda
With a wave of recent cyberattacks on hospitals and other infrastructure, will these disruptions become a regular occurrence? Steve Paikin chats with Catalyst executive director Charles Finlay, Catalyst Accelerator Mentor Neil Desai, and McMaster University’s Director of Information Security Services Tracy Dallaire, about what’s happening, whether the attacks will be more frequent, and what we […]
LISTEN: Charles Finlay joins 630 CHED to discuss rising cyberattacks
Cyberattacks targeting Canadian hospitals, health care systems and municipalities are on the rise. 630 CHED’s Shaye Ganam spoke to Catalyst executive director Charles Finlay about why there have been have been so many cyber attacks recently. Listen to the full interview below.
WATCH: Charles Finlay joins CTV Your Morning to discuss AirTags danger
The Catalyst’s founding executive director, Charles Finlay, joined CTV Your Morning on December 15th to speak with host Anne-Marie Mediwake on the growing cybersecurity concerns around Apple AirTags with reports that the trackers are being used to stalk people. Watch the full interview above.
WATCH: “Bridging the Bubbles” by connecting academia and industry in cyber research
In the first webinar of the Catalyst Fellowship Program, panelists Shiladitya Sircar (SVP, Cybersecurity Product Engineering at Blackberry), Sumit Bhatia (Director, Innovation & Policy at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst), Dr. Reza Semavi (Catalyst Fellow – academic stream) and Dr. Jeff Schwartzentruber (Catalyst Fellow – industry stream) discuss how to bridge the communication gap between academics and […]
WATCH: Launch of the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative
October marked the launch of our Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative! This unique program brings together 30 women leaders in cybersecurity and adjacent roles for a seven-month cyber leadership program led by global cybersecurity expert, Melissa Hathaway.
Addressing the Cyber Talent Gap
Cyber talent demand in Canada continues to increase amidst an acute shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals. Employers are faced with the challenge of finding attracting, recruiting, and retaining this talent to meet the growing needs of the cybersecurity sector. To make the sector more accessible to Canadians from diverse backgrounds, the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst launched […]