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As mining faces rising cyberattacks, strengthen your defences with free training

This piece first appeared in the Northern Miner on April 14, 2025. The mining sector has become a significant target for cyberattacks. An increasingly uncertain political climate, new emerging technologies and more sophisticated criminals have resulted in many headline-making breaches over the last year. Cyberattacks in the mining industry tripled from 10 in 2023 to […]

Catalyst & In-Sec-M launch new platform to strengthen Canadian cyber industry amid rising tariffs

March 25, 2025 (Brampton, ON) — In a decisive response to recent U.S. tariffs that threaten Canada’s economic stability, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) at Toronto Metropolitan University and In-Sec-M have launched Buy Canadian Cyber — a national initiative to connect Canadian organizations with world-class, homegrown cybersecurity businesses, talent and solutions. Strong cybersecurity is imperative […]

Five Questions with Manisha Prashar & Gurjant Singh, Defense Station

  Manisha Prashar and Gurjant Singh are the co-founders of Defense Station, which is now in stage two of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. Defense Station is a single integrated platform to automate all of an organization’s cybersecurity needs, making it simple and reducing time and resource spend. Learn more about Defense Station […]

Fion Lee-Madan on the Realities of Leadership, Parenthood, and Tech Entrepreneurship

Fion Lee-Madan, a graduate of the Catalyst’s RBC FinSec Incubator, is an experienced technical and business leader specializing in B2B enterprise software and AI. She has a track record of driving product-market fit and customer success for Fortune 500 companies and ATG through its Oracle acquisition. With degrees from the University of Toronto and Boston […]

Asking the right questions: Mary Carmichael on leadership, risk, and women in tech

As Director of Strategy, Risk, and Compliance Advisory at Momentum Technology, Mary drives complex projects to success. As President of ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)Vancouver, she champions women in cybersecurity. And as a Catalyst Ambassador, she challenges the community to reach higher standards. Discover how bold questioning has shaped her career. Mary Carmichael […]

A seat at the table: Trish Dyl and the art of leadership

Trish Dyl has built her career on a foundation of strategic thinking, public service, and an unwavering commitment to impact. After more than two decades as a senior public affairs leader with the Government of Ontario, she brought her expertise to Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, where she now serves as Director of Skills Development and International […]

Mastercard renews commitment to strengthen Canada’s cyber ecosystem with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at TMU

Through its continued support of Catalyst, Mastercard reaffirms its leadership in cybersecurity innovation and workforce development, ensuring that Canada remains at the forefront of global cyber resilience. Brampton, ON – March 10, 2025 – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”), Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity, is proud to announce […]

Five Questions with Michel Bourque and Mickael Nadeau, CyberDefense AI

Michel Bourque and Mickael Nadeau are the co-founders of CyberDefense AI, which is now in stage two of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. The CyberDefense AI platform is a fully-automated cybersecurity solution powered by AI to protect cloud infrastructures and applications. Learn more about CyberDefense AI on their website: CyberDefense.ai What’s your secret […]