Autonomous fleets are almost here. Are they safe from cyberattacks?
The following op-ed first appeared in Newsweek on October 9, 2023. As our society transforms into a more connected world, an essential component of this shift is the need for safe and secure driving experiences on our roads. The recent hacking of a Tesla in under two minutes by France security firm Synacktiv demonstrates how serious a […]
Quebec’s new Law 25 is the toughest privacy legislation in Canada. Here’s why it matters.
The following op-ed first appeared in the Toronto Star on October 7, 2023. Although still behind the EU, Quebec is miles ahead of the rest of Canada when it comes to privacy and data legislation. The second wave of Quebec’s Law 25 took effect on Sept. 22. and is the most significant corporate privacy legislation in the […]
Purse: Quantum technology will be here soon, but are we ready for it?
The following op-ed first appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on October 4, 2023. Within the next five to 25 years, quantum computing will be commercially available. All the big tech players, from Google and Microsoft to IBM and Amazon, are currently developing their own quantum technologies to prepare for this impending quantum boom. Canadian businesses […]
Canada needs rules for internet-connected devices
The following op-ed was written by Catalyst founding executive director, Charles Finlay, and David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security (an alum of the Catalyst’s Cyber Accelerator program), and was first published in the The Globe and Mail on July 31, 2023. Our world is increasingly crowded with billions of internet-connected devices. Your car, your baby monitor, even […]
Regulate artificial intelligence — before it’s too late
The following op-ed was written by Dr. Jeff Schwartzentruber, an industry fellow with the Catalyst Fellowship Program, and was first published in the National Post on July 7, 2023. We’re spanning the gap from weak to strong AI — and we’re outpacing ourselves. The Collision tech conference that took place in Toronto last week was […]
Catalyst Fellowship Program: A collaborative approach to improving cybersecurity
The following feature article was written for Innovation Issue 38: Summer 2023, a publication by Toronto Metropolitan University’s Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation. From remote work, to app-controlled appliances, to online shopping reviews, modern life has never been more connected. But this increased reliance on the internet comes with a related increase in […]
CLIC is designed to help women succeed in cyber
With women holding only about 25% of cybersecurity roles worldwide, it’s clear there is significant work to do to close the gender gap in cybersecurity. Here at the Catalyst, we are committed to diversifying the cyber talent pipeline. We know that women hoping to start careers in cyber face real barriers. Our CLIC program is […]
The Internet of Things exposes us all to the biggest cyber threats
The following op-ed was written by Dr.-Ing Monika Freunek, a research fellow with the Catalyst Fellowship Program, and was first published in the Toronto Star on March 20, 2023. As the U.S. government grows increasingly concerned about Americans’ data on TikTok, President Joe Biden officially announced his intention to ban the Chinese-owned app unless a […]
Leading by example: how to encourage more women to consider careers in cybersecurity
It’s no secret that the cybersecurity sector needs more women. The industry benefits when there are more professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to problem-solve together. Every International Women’s Day, there’s a lot of talk about what we can do to encourage more women to consider and thrive in careers in STEM. At the Catalyst, […]
When cyber experts gather, anxiety is high on the agenda
The following op-ed was written by Catalyst Executive Director Charles Finlay and was first published in iPolitics on Feb 14, 2022. Attend an international cybersecurity conference these days, and behind the vendor pitches and PowerPoint platitudes, you’ll sense a deeper tone of confusion, anxiety and even fear. This angst was certainly in evidence at Cybertech […]
