Want to build a career in cybersecurity?
The following article was first published by the Toronto Star and the Kit on March 8th, 2025. Find out how the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative is empowering women and nonbinary leaders in tech. From data breaches to ransomware and operations-crippling attacks, the internet can be a risky place. In business, navigating these threats is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Elevating Women in Leadership: An Allyship Guide for Men
True allyship is not passive support. It involves actively promoting and amplifying the voices and ideas of women and intentionally supporting their career growth and development. This can include mentorship and sponsorship, but it’s also about purposefully creating opportunities for women to have the spotlight to showcase their skills and expertise.
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 […]
Women are great cybersecurity hires. So why are they so underrepresented in a short-staffed field?
The following article first appeared in DX Journal on Sept 20, 2023. In January 2023, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) delivered its baseline cyber threat assessment with a stark warning: organized cybercrime, it said, “will very likely pose a threat to Canada’s national security and economic prosperity over the next two years.” Possible targets cited […]
WATCH: Celebrating the first Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI) cohort
Congratulations to the graduates of the first cohort of the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst. It’s been a true honour at the Catalyst to work closely with these women as they shape the future of Canadian cybersecurity.
Leading by example: how to encourage more women to consider careers in cybersecurity
It’s no secret that the cybersecurity sector needs more women. The industry benefits when there are more professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to problem-solve together. Every International Women’s Day, there’s a lot of talk about what we can do to encourage more women to consider and thrive in careers in STEM. At the Catalyst, […]
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 […]
WATCH: Launch of the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative
October marked the launch of our Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative! This unique program brings together 30 women leaders in cybersecurity and adjacent roles for a seven-month cyber leadership program led by global cybersecurity expert, Melissa Hathaway.
