Digital fitness, cyber health: why cybersecurity needs a lifestyle shift, with Connie Tang
Connie Tang is the Director, Public Sector and Small Business at the Catalyst. Before joining the Catalyst, Connie worked at York University in Research Impact and Toronto Metropolitan University in Research Communications and Bilingual Communications. Connie is a scientist with extensive experience in inorganic chemistry. Cybersecurity as a lifestyle Connie Tang is a master of […]
For Canada, a strong economy starts with strong cybersecurity
“Elbows up” is about more than just celebrating Canada’s unity and resilience in a time of global uncertainty. It’s about protecting the investment we’ve made in Canadian industry, and will continue to make. Canada’s economic advantage, protected by Canadian cybersecurity, must be a part of that plan. At a recent roundtable hosted by the Catalyst, […]
When digital threats become physical risks: Why cybersecurity is mining’s next safety standard
As mines undergo digital transformations, cybersecurity risks overlap significantly with safety. In the mining sector, safety is the core culture. Yet, because it is more invisible than the physical risks of a mineshaft, cybersecurity has been left behind. Weighing physical safety as a higher priority than digital safety is a damaging downfall. The culture of […]
Ask a CLIC Technical Advisor
This series explores three CLIC graduates turned Technical Advisors (TAs), whose experience in the CLIC program contributed to their approach to mentorship and passion for developing budding cybersecurity professionals. Technical Advisors featured: (Left) Victoria Distrito, (middle) Basma Alhussaini, (right) Joy Jorgoni. Basma Alhussaini Basma is a graduate of the Catalyst’s CLIC program. Her expertise is […]
Ask a CLIC Graduate
This series explores two CLIC graduates who share their experience in the program and offer insight and advice for anyone interested in this unique and valuable opportunity. CLIC graduates featured: (Left) Disha Shenoy, (right) Emma Parreno. Disha Shenoy Disha is a graduate of the Catalyst’s CLIC program. She is a cybersecurity enthusiast with over seven […]
Imran Ahmad on the turning point that made cybersecurity a legal priority
Imran Amhad is a Co-chair of the Cybersecurity & the Law Program at the Catalyst. He is Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright (Canada) LLP where he leads the technology practice and Co-Chairs the Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. As part of his cybersecurity practice, he works closely with clients to develop and implement practical […]
The intersection is the opportunity: Noemi Chanda’s journey through cyber, law, and leadership
If you had asked Noemi Chanda where she saw her career going, cybersecurity wouldn’t have been on the radar. With a background in economics, data analysis, tech policy, and law, Noemi never expected to become a Privacy and Cyber Risk Advisor at Deloitte. What she did know is that she would thrive in a new […]
Why the UK’s Marks & Spencer cyber crisis should alarm Canadian businesses
This past April, British retail giant Marks & Spencer faced a major crisis — not by a supply chain shortage or a product recall but by a silent cyberattack. In a powerful reminder that even the most established brands are not immune, M&S was forced to shut down critical IT systems after cybercriminals breached their […]
Mastering the transition from technical contributor to manager
In conversation with Jaclyn Parent As our Cyber Management Essentials course attracts the first cohort of future Canadian cybersecurity leaders, who better to speak with than Jaclyn Parent? As a master of mindset, she has found the formula for transitioning from the role of a technical expert to a strategic and growth-oriented leader. We caught […]
Five Questions with Jasvinder (Jazz) Singh
Jazz Singh is the partner for Cyber Risk, Anti-Money Laundering & Fraud Management at Gravitas Consulting. He’s now serving as a sector expert in Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. What’s keeping you up at night, regarding the cybersecurity industry? The biggest security vulnerabilities, and whatever new tricks the fraudsters have up their sleeves […]