WATCH: Cyber Challenge Kick-Off
At the Catalyst, our mission is to create a safer and more secure digital landscape for everyone. The Cyber Challenge plays a crucial role in this effort, uniting some of the brightest minds to address urgent cybersecurity issues facing industries that are vital to our economy and everyday lives. The Cyber Challenge will drive made-in-Ontario […]
WATCH: Catalyst + Brampton = Brewed to Protect
Together with the City of Brampton, Brampton Innovation District and Metrolinx, we surprised Union Station commuters earlier this month with free coffee and cyber tips. The activation was planned to as a way to kick-off our week at Collision Conference, where we connected with the tech community and shared the work Brampton and the Catalyst […]
WATCH: Catalyst at Collision Conference 2024
It was an exciting and productive week at Collision Conference 2024 in Toronto. The Corporate Innovation Stage saw a packed house for an engaging panel on cybersecurity and AI, featuring Catalyst Executive Director Charles Finlay. We showcased Catalyst programs and 17 partner organizations at our three-day Startup Island spot, which was packed with attendees and […]
LISTEN: Charles Finlay discusses TPL cyberattacks on TMU podcast
Catalyst Executive Director, Charles Finlay, was recently interviewed by Vanessa Tiberio and Olga Bergmans for the School of Journalism’s Radio and Podcast class at Toronto Metropolitan University. The interview centered on the recent Toronto Public Library cyberattack and its implications, with Charles sharing some valuable insights on the incident and the future of municipal cybersecurity. […]
Understanding and Responding to Disinformation Targeting Canadian Companies
This white paper, created by Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and the Dais with support from RBC, aims to fill the knowledge gap about disinformation and its intersection with Canadian companies and corporate brands.
WATCH: Recap of DiscoveryX and Cyber Challenge launch
In case you missed it, the Catalyst attended this year’s DiscoveryX conference in Toronto to launch our newest Cyber Challenge program in partnership with Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX). Designed to empower technology startups in Ontario to solve industry-specific challenges in six of the province’s key sectors, this innovative program connects founders with industry leaders […]
New RBC-supported incubator aims to revolutionize the financial sector with secure tech solutions
The initiative at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is designed to foster the growth of cybersecurity and fintech startups through the advancement of secure financial technologies May 2, 2024 (Brampton, ON) — Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University and RBC announce the launch of the RBC FinSec Incubator — a powerful new program that will […]
New program propels tech startups to tackle critical cyber challenges facing Ontario sectors
Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst launch groundbreaking Cyber Challenge to develop cyber solutions for six of Ontario’s key industries. April 17, 2024 (Brampton, ON) — Today, the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (“CCTX”) and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (“the Catalyst”) proudly announce the launch of the Cyber Challenge: a groundbreaking new […]
WATCH: Charles Finlay examines the fallout from the U of W cyberattacks with CTV News Winnipeg
Following a widespread data breach at the University of Winnipeg, staff and students are on edge as thousands of pieces of sensitive data were potentially stolen, including names, birth dates, and social insurance numbers. The Catalyst’s Executive Director Charles Finlay sat down with CTV News Winnipeg to discuss the implications of this attack, and the […]
Catalyst partners with Blackberry to bolster cybersecurity skills in Malaysia
New cybersecurity leadership program to be offered under the BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur, with full-tuition scholarships available for women Cyberjaya, Malaysia – March 20, 2024 – BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”), Toronto Metropolitan University’s national center for training, research and innovation, announced today a new […]
