WATCH: Catalyst Fellowship Program virtual panel on cyber regulations in Canada
In case you missed our Catalyst Fellowship Program Virtual Panel: Cybersecurity Threats in Canada, we explored the Canadian cybersecurity regulatory landscape surrounding IoT, GenAI, Blockchain, and other technologies with our expert panel: Vanessa Henri, Henri & Wolf Law Firm; Colin MacSween, Director General, National Cyber Security Directorate, Public Safety Canada; and Marc Watters, Policy Advisor […]
In the Liberal leadership race, the cybersecurity risks are massive
The following first appeared in the Globe and Mail on January 28, 2025. If you set out to intentionally design a perfect target for a cyberattack, you couldn’t do much better than the Liberal Party of Canada’s leadership contest now underway. Foreign adversaries like Russia and China are well incentivized to try: The political impact of a well-organized ransomware attack […]
From logic to cybersecurity: the philosophy of asking the right questions
Jordan Shaw-Young is Chief of Staff, Security Solutions at BlueVoyant. BlueVoyant is an analytics-driven cybersecurity company whose mission is to defend businesses around the world against agile and well-financed cyber attackers by providing unparalleled visibility, insight and responsiveness. At the Catalyst, Jordan is a Fellow, and his research and publications focus on cybersecurity economic decision […]
WATCH: ELCI connects cohort three participants with alumni
Hear directly from program participants and alumni how ELCI is providing leaders with access to a supportive, high-impact professional network, and learn how they are helping to change the face of cybersecurity in Canada. The Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI) is a Catalyst program designed to empower women and non-binary leaders seeking to advance […]
WATCH: First annual Catalyst Summit recap
On November 13, cyber enthusiasts packed a room in Brampton, Ontario, to tackle one of the most pressing topics of our time: the role of cyber in protecting democracy. The Catalyst Summit: Democracy Edition brought our community together for powerful conversations, inspiring speakers, and collaborative problem-solving. From defeating ransomware to empowering vulnerable organizations and driving […]
Catalyst & BlackBerry welcome Canada’s support to enhance cyber resilience in Southeast Asia
The following press release was first published by BlackBerry on November 17, 2024 In collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, the Government of Canada will invest $3.9M CAD in the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships and expertise in the region through skills training opportunities, including for women. Waterloo, Canada – November 17, 2024 – […]
VIEW: Shaping the future of cyber at the Catalyst Summit 2024
Since the beginning of the Catalyst’s work in 2018 we have wanted to hold an annual gathering of Catalyst alumni, participants, stakeholders, friends, and partners – where members of the Catalyst community could learn from each other, begin collaborations, engage with the work of the Catalyst, and make plans for the next year. Yesterday, we […]
Catalyst Cyber Clinic to equip non-profits with free cyber services
One of the first of its kind in the country, the Catalyst Cyber Clinic will provide free cybersecurity services to charities, non-profits, and social impact organizations while equipping Catalyst cyber program learners and graduates with vital hands-on experience. November 14, 2024 (Brampton, ON) – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University is proud to announce […]
WATCH: Catalyst at Elevate Festival 2024 recap
We were lucky enough to return to Elevate Festival 2024 and once again program and host the Secure and Protect Stage, to deepen Canadian knowledge of cybersecurity issues. Moderated by Rushmi Hasham, Judith Borts, and Charles Finlay, panelists exchanged passionate ideas about the influence of cyber over democracy and AI.
Stay ahead of cyber threats: top tips from the experts
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we checked in with Senior Cybersecurity Experts at the Catalyst, Lester Chng and Randy Purse, to find out what practices and actions you can take to stay cyber-safe. Read on to get the most out of their three main takeaways. What is Phishing/Vishing/Smishing? Often used in social engineering, these tactics utilize […]