Jordan Melzer on why smart devices need smarter rules
Jordan Melzer is a Senior Engineer at TELUS and an Industry Fellow in the Catalyst Fellowship Program, where he focuses on the security of the Internet of Things (IoT). Connected devices are rapidly being adopted by cities, in the workplace, and in the home. While they offer efficiency and convenience, these smart things present a […]
Five Questions with Manisha Prashar & Gurjant Singh, Defense Station
Manisha Prashar and Gurjant Singh are the co-founders of Defense Station, which is now in stage two of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. Defense Station is a single integrated platform to automate all of an organization’s cybersecurity needs, making it simple and reducing time and resource spend. Learn more about Defense Station […]
Fion Lee-Madan on the Realities of Leadership, Parenthood, and Tech Entrepreneurship
Fion Lee-Madan, a graduate of the Catalyst’s RBC FinSec Incubator, is an experienced technical and business leader specializing in B2B enterprise software and AI. She has a track record of driving product-market fit and customer success for Fortune 500 companies and ATG through its Oracle acquisition. With degrees from the University of Toronto and Boston […]
Asking the right questions: Mary Carmichael on leadership, risk, and women in tech
As Director of Strategy, Risk, and Compliance Advisory at Momentum Technology, Mary drives complex projects to success. As President of ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)Vancouver, she champions women in cybersecurity. And as a Catalyst Ambassador, she challenges the community to reach higher standards. Discover how bold questioning has shaped her career. Mary Carmichael […]
A seat at the table: Trish Dyl and the art of leadership
Trish Dyl has built her career on a foundation of strategic thinking, public service, and an unwavering commitment to impact. After more than two decades as a senior public affairs leader with the Government of Ontario, she brought her expertise to Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, where she now serves as Director of Skills Development and International […]
Five Questions with Michel Bourque and Mickael Nadeau, CyberDefense AI
Michel Bourque and Mickael Nadeau are the co-founders of CyberDefense AI, which is now in stage two of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. The CyberDefense AI platform is a fully-automated cybersecurity solution powered by AI to protect cloud infrastructures and applications. Learn more about CyberDefense AI on their website: CyberDefense.ai What’s your secret […]
Five Questions with Elliot Siemiatycki, Lorica Cybersecurity
Elliot Siemiatycki is the Director of Business Development at Lorica Cybersecurity, which is now in stage two of the Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program. Lorica is a Toronto-based company established in 2017 to redefine data privacy. They are a global leader in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) which are used by public and private organizations to protect […]
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 […]
Purse & Mathieson: Canadian cities are only one cyberattack away from catastrophe
The following first appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on January 20, 2025. It’s not about if but when a cyberattack will occur. Provincial and federal governments must create a strong municipal cybersecurity action plan to protect critical infrastructure. Cyberattacks against Canadian municipalities are increasing and directly affecting the lives of millions of Canadians. While federal […]
