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 […]
Don’t hide your data. Own it.
The following op-ed was written by Will Christodoulou and Sukhman Dulay of Catalyst Cyber Accelerator cohort 6 company Cyder, and was first published in the Toronto Star on Dec 31, 2022. Owning something with your name on it, such as a house or car, is often a source of pride and control; you can show it […]
Tech sector chaos risks serious cyberattacks
This op-ed first appeared in Newsweek. It’s a bumpy ride in the technology sector these days. Tech firms of all kinds are aggressively resizing, responding to the realities of high interest rates, slowing overall economic growth, and smaller ad budgets. The cuts to workers’ ranks are deep: Layoffs.fyi, a website that tracks tech-sector terminations, estimates that […]
The talent shortage and lack of diversity in cybersecurity is a problem for everyone. Here’s one solution.
As individuals and organizations put increasing amounts of sensitive data on connected networks, the frequency and impact of cybersecurity breaches grow. The Global Risks Report 2022 from the World Economic Forum reported that in 2020, malware and ransomware attacks increased by 358% and 435% respectively. The cybersecurity sector is expanding exponentially to keep up with […]