Five Questions with Ash Bassili & Deanne Bassili, myLaminin
Ash Bassili and Deanne Bassili are the CEO and COO of myLaminin, respectively, which is now in stage two of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. myLaminin is a blockchain-enabled, secure Research Data Management platform. It secures sensitive research data, facilitates global collaboration, and reduces operational inefficiencies. Learn more about myLaminin on their website: […]
Jordan Melzer on why smart devices need smarter rules
Jordan Melzer is a Senior Engineer at TELUS and an Industry Fellow in the Catalyst Fellowship Program, where he focuses on the security of the Internet of Things (IoT). Connected devices are rapidly being adopted by cities, in the workplace, and in the home. While they offer efficiency and convenience, these smart things present a […]
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 […]
Fraudster’s hijacked GTA man’s company record, tried to mortgage its $12M property for cash
This piece was first featured April 7, 2025 by CBC News Hitender Sharma was driving from Toronto to Windsor last month when he got a phone call from a private investigator that made him turn his car around. The investigator told Sharma his holding company had been hijacked by fraudsters looking to gain access 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 […]
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 […]