Catalyst and Prosper NWT Champion Cybersecurity Resilience for Businesses in the Canadian North
The partnership will provide practical low-cost strategies to prevent attacks and mitigate breaches, beginning with a free bootcamp for small- and medium-sized businesses on November 20 October 23, 2025 (Yellowknife, NT) — Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) and Prosper NWT have announced a new partnership to deliver cybersecurity support tailored to small and medium-sized businesses […]
Opinion: Skills Must Be Canada’s National Project
The following article first appeared on October 16, 2025, in The Hill Times. The Carney government is properly seized with the rapid delivery of national projects, all to secure Canada’s economic sovereignty as our US trade relationship totters. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Carney announced the first projects to be reviewed under the new Major […]
Why the future of Ontario’s critical industries hinges on startups
Ontario’s critical industries are under mounting pressure from a turbulent global economy and an increasingly hostile digital arena, and many are finding that the legacy systems they rely on are not equipped to meet today’s cyber threats.
In sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mining, and smart infrastructure, operational technology (OT) controls everything from power grids to hospital equipment, and the risks to these systems are no longer theoretical.
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Brampton Board of Trade, and City of Brampton Launch Cybersecurity Pilot to Support Local Businesses
Brampton, ON – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) in partnership with the Brampton Board of Trade (“BBOT”), and the City of Brampton, is proud to announce the launch of the Brampton Community Partner Program, a pilot initiative running from October 2025 to March 2026. This new program will provide 20 Brampton-based businesses with focused cybersecurity […]
Catalyst and RBC Collaborate with Innovation Hubs Nationwide To Launch Free Cyber Startup Program
Cyber for Startups is a six-week program that equips entrepreneurs with guidance, mentorship, and practical tools they need to strengthen resilience and earn investor confidence. Oct 9, 2025 (Toronto, ON) — Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”), with support from RBC, launched its newest innovation program to enhance cybersecurity resilience among Canadian startups. Cyber for […]
The Catalyst Cyber Clinic: Katie Gibson’s mission to protect Canada’s non-profits from cyber threats
Katie Gibson is the Director of the Catalyst Cyber Clinic — offering free, actionable cybersecurity support for non-profits and other community organizations, delivered by trained Catalyst consultants. They’re trying to save lives with one arm tied behind their back. If we support them to build their digital maturity and security, then we’re helping them to […]
Cyber Experts Warn Canadians of Rising Travel Scams
The following article first appeared in TravelPulse Canada on September 26, 2025. As Canadians prepare for fall and winter vacations, cybersecurity experts are warning that travel often brings a spike in online fraud and digital threats. According to the experts, cybercriminals exploit travellers through phishing schemes, fake Wi-Fi networks, and compromised charging stations at airports […]
Federal cyber agency warns of ‘serious and urgent’ attack on tech used by remote workers
The following article first appeared in CBC News on September 25, 2025. Cisco says hackers may be able to scrape data from compromised devices Government cyber agencies around the world are rushing to clamp down on what appears to be an advanced and sophisticated espionage campaign targeting popular security software used by remote workers. Calling […]
America First Puts Cybersecurity Last. In this New World, Canada Must Evolve.
The following article first appeared in Innovating Canada on October 01, 2025. Ulrike Bahr-GedaliaSenior Director of Digital Economy, Technology, and Innovation, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Charles FinlayFounding Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University Every year, cybercriminals expand their reach and increase their global impact. Hundreds of billions of dollars vanish through ransom and theft […]
Catalyst and Royal Roads University partner to advance cybersecurity leadership on Canada’s West Coast
New Catalyst-RRU initiative will deliver leading cybersecurity training and innovation in British Columbia October 1, 2025 (Brampton, ON / Victoria, BC) Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (“the Catalyst”) and Royal Roads University (RRU) in British Columbia are joining forces to strengthen cybersecurity education, innovation, and training across Canada. This partnership brings new opportunities to […]