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 […]
In a connected world, cybersecurity is a strategic investment
This piece was featured in 3 Magazine on September 22, 2025 In a connected business world, cyberattacks can come from nearly anywhere, at any time. Managing that risk is a complex, full-time job. As relations between Russia and Ukraine continued to fray in 2022, Lester Chng was thinking about how that conflict could pose cybersecurity […]
From research to real-world impact: How Cynapse accelerates cybersecurity innovation
Cynapse: Cybersecurity Research Talent Access Platform is a Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst initiative designed to significantly impact research and development efforts in cybersecurity. This dynamic online initiative helps propel projects to new heights by connecting industry stakeholders with top-tier researchers in the cybersecurity sector. From research to real-world impact: How Cynapse accelerates cybersecurity innovation Complex and […]
Cybersecurity in the Agri-Food chain: protecting the future of farming
Those of us who live in the city, and in fact many of us who live in rural areas, lose touch with the distance between combine and plate. Food is seemingly so accessible that we become severed from its source. And when we do conjure up thoughts of farming, it’s often with an idyllic, perhaps […]
Canada’s border security bill risks scaring off new business, critics warn
This piece was featured in the Logic on September 2, 2025 A new federal border security bill, Bill C-2, would require Canadian companies to create digital entry points so police and intelligence agencies can access online communications. Supporters argue it’s a necessary modernization of law enforcement powers, but cybersecurity experts warn it could open the […]
Digital fitness, cyber health: why cybersecurity needs a lifestyle shift, with Connie Tang
Connie Tang is the Director, Public Sector and Small Business at the Catalyst. Before joining the Catalyst, Connie worked at York University in Research Impact and Toronto Metropolitan University in Research Communications and Bilingual Communications. Connie is a scientist with extensive experience in inorganic chemistry. Cybersecurity as a lifestyle Connie Tang is a master of […]
For Canada, a strong economy starts with strong cybersecurity
“Elbows up” is about more than just celebrating Canada’s unity and resilience in a time of global uncertainty. It’s about protecting the investment we’ve made in Canadian industry, and will continue to make. Canada’s economic advantage, protected by Canadian cybersecurity, must be a part of that plan. At a recent roundtable hosted by the Catalyst, […]
When digital threats become physical risks: Why cybersecurity is mining’s next safety standard
As mines undergo digital transformations, cybersecurity risks overlap significantly with safety. In the mining sector, safety is the core culture. Yet, because it is more invisible than the physical risks of a mineshaft, cybersecurity has been left behind. Weighing physical safety as a higher priority than digital safety is a damaging downfall. The culture of […]
BlackBerry, Global Affairs Canada, and the Catalyst Expand World-Class Cybersecurity Training in Malaysia
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s CLIC program launches globally at Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence July 31, 2025 (Cyberjaya, Malaysia) — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), Global Affairs Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”), announced the globally acclaimed CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) program will be offered at the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, […]
Ask a CLIC Technical Advisor
This series explores three CLIC graduates turned Technical Advisors (TAs), whose experience in the CLIC program contributed to their approach to mentorship and passion for developing budding cybersecurity professionals. Technical Advisors featured: (Left) Victoria Distrito, (middle) Basma Alhussaini, (right) Joy Jorgoni. Basma Alhussaini Basma is a graduate of the Catalyst’s CLIC program. Her expertise is […]