TMU appoints former Stratford Mayor and cyber advocate Dan Mathieson as Special Advisor
Brampton, ON – March 22, 2023 – Today, Toronto Metropolitan University (“TMU”) announced the appointment of Dan Mathieson as Special Advisor, Cybersecurity and Municipal Engagement, in the Office of TMU President Mohamed Lachemi. In this role, Mathieson will be working closely with TMU’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) as the Catalyst strengthens its support for […]
Mastercard renews partnership with the Catalyst for program that supports women leaders in cyber
March 7, 2023 (Brampton, ON)– Today, Mastercard Canada and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University are proud to announce their continued partnership in delivering the Catalyst’s Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI): a unique leadership program for women and non-binary leaders who seek to advance into executive-level positions in cybersecurity or related fields. Women […]
Catalyst launches new dual-certification program designed to launch cybersecurity careers
CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) builds on the Catalyst’s experience in delivering leading cybersecurity workforce training programs and will allow more Canadians to train as cyber professionals February 28, 2023 (Brampton, ON) — Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University is proud to announce the launch of CLIC: Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity. […]
RBC and Catalyst join forces to expand CyberStart Canada program
Gamified cybersecurity experience offers young Canadians a fun, high-impact way to learn more about growing sector February 1, 2023 (Brampton) – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and RBC are pleased to announce a new partnership that will help support the growth of CyberStart Canada, allowing hundreds of young Canadians to discover cybersecurity as a potential career path […]
Catalyst launches CyberStart Canada: a gamified cybersecurity youth learning experience
CyberStart Canada empowers girls, young women, and non-binary students to explore cybersecurity in a fun, safe, and collaborative environment. September 6, 2022 (Brampton, ON) – Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity, launched CyberStart Canada. The new youth-focused learning experience seeks to increase cyber knowledge and […]
New Catalyst training programs will focus on creating opportunity for underrepresented groups
March 3, 2022 (Brampton, ON) – Today, Mastercard and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University (“Catalyst”) announced two unique training programs designed to foster inclusion and diversity in the Canadian cybersecurity sector. Canada is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers in the cybersecurity sector, and women and persons of colour continue to be seriously […]