Future Votes: A Summary of Findings From a Workshop on Cybersecurity, Disinformation & Election Integrity
This report is a reflection of findings from an event held in October 2024 in Toronto, Ontario by the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, the Dais, and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst. The closed discussion was designed to bring together key cybersecurity and disinformation experts to explore how well-positioned governments are to respond to ongoing […]
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 […]
Five Questions with Elliot Siemiatycki, Lorica Cybersecurity
Elliot Siemiatycki is the Director of Business Development at Lorica Cybersecurity, which is now in stage two of the Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. Lorica is a Toronto-based company established in 2017 to redefine data privacy. They are a global leader in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) which are used by public and private organizations to protect […]
Stronger Together: How Public and Private Sectors Can Protect Digital Lives and Empower Individuals webinar
In case you missed our Stronger Together: How Public and Private Sectors Can Protect Digital Lives and Empower Individuals webinar, we explored what it takes to stay safe online. Experts, Jesslyn Dymond, Director of Data Ethics at TELUS, Merlin Chatwin, Executive Director of Open North, and Lina Dabit, RCMP Officer in Charge Inspector – Cybercrime Investigative […]
Meet the Catalyst Career Coaches: Your Guides to Cyber Success
Harry Foy With 20+ years in cybersecurity, Harry Foy has held roles at HSBC, KPMG, Suncor, TELUS, and the Government of Canada. But his new passion is helping others break into and thrive in cybersecurity careers. It was during a career break that Harry developed a Post-Degree Diploma course on professional development — one that […]
WATCH: Catalyst experts on defending municipalities from cyber threats
Municipalities of all sizes are facing growing cyber threats — and everyone has a role to play in staying secure. In this video, Catalyst experts Anita Schretlen, Manager, Training Programs and Partnerships and Randy Purse, Senior Advisor Cybersecurity and Training, share how our tailored training can help municipal teams prepare, prevent, and respond. Explore Cyber […]
