WATCH: Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is committed to closing the gender gap in cyber, and in honour of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating with a closer look into the experiences of the inspiring women and non-binary leaders of the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI). Hear directly from program participants how ELCI is providing leaders with access […]
WATCH: Charles Finlay discusses the rise of cyberattacks worldwide with Global News Toronto
Cybercrime is on the rise around the globe, with recent attacks targeting organizations across the U.S., U.K., Australia, Europe and Canada. As these incidents become increasingly severe and sophisticated, it’s more important than ever for public institutions to bolster their cybersecurity measures. The Catalyst’s founding executive director Charles Finlay sat down with Candace Daniel at […]
Catalyst and AMO team up to provide new cyber training opportunities for municipal leaders and staff
February 20, 2024 (Brampton, ON) – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (“the Catalyst”) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (“AMO”) are thrilled to announce a new partnership providing targeted cybersecurity training for municipal leaders and staff across Ontario. The municipal sector is among the most vulnerable targets for cyberattacks due to the […]
LISTEN: Interview with Charles Finlay on iHeartRadio
Listen to the full interview with Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, on the Moore in the Morning show (iHeartRadio) on January 4, 2024. John Moore The library started off as the target of a cyber attack, and it’s unclear as to whether there was ever any ransom pay – the library said not and I […]
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst: 5 Years of Cyber Impact
From its launch just five years ago (2018), Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst has become a dynamic force in the Canadian cybersecurity ecosystem. This report sets out the extraordinary impact the Catalyst has had on students, new cybersecurity professionals and promising cyber executives; on entrepreneurs and cyber start-ups; on children and youth; on SMEs and large enterprises […]
Catalyst receives $2.4 million investment to launch Advanced Cyber Education (ACE) training program, powered by Upskill Canada
The investment from Upskill Canada will provide a subsidized opportunity for cybersecurity professionals to excel in specialized roles November 27, 2023 (Brampton, ON) – Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is announcing the launch of Advanced Cyber Education (ACE), a 12-week intensive specialization program to upskill cybersecurity professionals to advance into high-demand roles related to six specialization […]
WATCH: Recapping the Catalyst’s five-year anniversary event
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is five! We were thrilled to celebrate our five-year anniversary with our incredible Catalyst community, including our partners, alumni, friends and colleagues at The Rose Theatre in downtown Brampton. Read more in our latest press release. Photo Credits: Jae Yang
The Catalyst marks five-year anniversary with partnership renewal and $15 million in new funding from Rogers, $1 million from RBC
From left: Adam Evans (Senior Vice-President & CISO, RBC), Councillor Gurpartap Singh Toor (Brampton City Council), Mohamed Lachemi (President and Vice-Chancellor, TMU), Marilena Danelon (Director of Customer Success, Protexxa), Fadwa Mohanna (CEO & Founder, One37), Steven Liss (Vice President, Research and Innovation, TMU & Chair of the Board of Directors, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst), Charles Finlay […]
Iceberg Cyber founder: “I have not come across another cyber hub like this anywhere in the world”
The following article was first published by Investment Monitor on November 17, 2023. Cyber entrepreneurs Michael Bakaic and Erinn van Wynsberghe have a few things in common, although they may not realise it. Both studied engineering. Both wanted to create new technology that would have a big impact for good on the world – and […]
Ransomware attack behind Toronto Public Library service interruption, library says
The following article was first published by CBC News on November 7, 2023. Charles Finlay, executive Director of the Roger CyberSecure catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University, says ransomware attacks often involve leveraging illegally collected sensitive information for money. A recent attack on five Ontario hospitals has led to health information being published publicly on the […]
