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 […]
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 […]
