ACE: from a social post to a changed reality
For Joseph Martinos, graduate of the Catalyst ACE program, cybersecurity isn’t just a career,it’s a lifelong passion. Driven by the belief that cybersecurity is crucial for protecting both systems and society, Joseph joined the Catalyst’s ACE training program with an insatiable appetite for learning and a desire to push his boundaries. After discovering the program […]
Doing the work: equality, education, and diversity in cybersecurity
Sem Ponnambalam is the President and Co-founder of Xahive, an organization with over 160 years of combined experience. She serves as a Board Member for MAPLE Business Council. She has been a Panelist at WEF, a G20 YES Panelist, and an Online Cybersecurity Governance Advisor for both private and public sectors and a Post-Secondary Cyber Governance […]
Sticky floors & glass ceilings: finding her place in tech
Jasbir Kooner is the Director of IT, Business Relationship Management and Cybersecurity at Englober. She is pursuing her PhD in science and information technology at Université du Québec en Outaouais and previously completed her MBA at Concordia University. Jasbir is a Fellow at the Catalyst. By the time I talk to Jasbir, her morning is […]
Recreation Facilities: Understanding the Cybersecurity Threats
By Lester Chng, CISSP, PMP, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, and Randy Purse, CD, PhD, CTDP, Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity Training and Education, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University The Impact on Your Business Operations Recreational facilities rely on digital technology to power their organizations. Unfortunately, most digital technologies have design flaws or vulnerabilities that can be exploited by bad […]
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 […]