Five Questions with Rachel Clark, Chief Executive Officer: SKADI Cyber Defense Corporation
Rachel Clark is the CEO of SKADI Cyber Defense Corporation, which is now participating in the Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program.
Five Questions with Rene-Sylvain Bedard, CEO & Founder: Indominus Managed Security
Rene-Sylvain Bedard is the CEO and founder of Indominus Managed Security, which is now participating in the Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge go-to-market program.
From cyber talent to trailblazers: Jaclyn Sim’s mission to redefine women’s leadership in the ASEAN’s digital future
Jaclyn Sim is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of specialized experience in Identity & Access Management and Mobile App Security.
Fighting for knowledge: how a gamified challenge sparked Amitoj Singh’s cybersecurity career
Amitoj Singh is a student of Information Technology at York University. He completed a Cybersecurity Analyst Co-op at RBC under the Adversary Emulation Team.
Fighting for justice beyond borders: Jake Okechukwu Effoduh’s journey from grassroots advocacy to cyber law
Jake Okechukwu Effoduh is an experienced lawyer with expertise in human rights, tech, and artificial intelligence. He has a proven track record of working across various national, regional, and international institutions.
Cybersecurity in the Agri-Food chain: protecting the future of farming
Those of us who live in the city, and in fact many of us who live in rural areas, lose touch with the distance between combine and plate. Food is seemingly so accessible that we become severed from its source. And when we do conjure up thoughts of farming, it’s often with an idyllic, perhaps […]
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 […]