Five Questions on CyberStart Canada, with Roxana Rozembaigher
What inspired you to focus on empowering youth in cybersecurity? For me, it’s all about the power of knowledge and its impact on the next generation. Cybersecurity is such a critical area that touches every part of our lives, yet so many young people aren’t aware of the threats or how to protect themselves. I’ve […]
Five Questions with Dan Adamson, Cyber Challenge Program Founder
Dan Adamson is the co-founder of AutoAlign, which is now in stage two of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. AutoAlign provides powerful generative safety and performance solutions for powerful AI models. Using highly contextualized Alignment Controls, their product – “Sidecar” – mitigates critical issues such as data hallucinations, biased content, jailbreaks, and other […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Questions with Bami, CLIC Program Manager
What is the CLIC program, and who is it designed for? Bami: CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) is a comprehensive training program that equips individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in cybersecurity. It’s designed for anyone interested in cybersecurity or those looking to enhance their career with specialized skills. What makes the CLIC […]
Cyber Risk: A crucial business issue for municipalities
This article first ran in Municipal World Magazine’s June 2024 issue. The dependence on technology by individuals and organizations has reached unprecedented levels – and with it comes the increasing significance of cyber risk. Due to a myriad of reasons, municipalities are at particularly high risk to the ever-looming threat of cyber incidents. It is […]
