WATCH: Charles Finlay discusses the rise of cyberattacks worldwide with Global News Toronto
Cybercrime is on the rise around the globe, with recent attacks targeting organizations across the U.S., U.K., Australia, Europe and Canada. As these incidents become increasingly severe and sophisticated, it’s more important than ever for public institutions to bolster their cybersecurity measures. The Catalyst’s founding executive director Charles Finlay sat down with Candace Daniel at […]
LISTEN: Interview with Charles Finlay on iHeartRadio
Listen to the full interview with Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, on the Moore in the Morning show (iHeartRadio) on January 4, 2024. John Moore The library started off as the target of a cyber attack, and it’s unclear as to whether there was ever any ransom pay – the library said not and I […]
WATCH: Recapping the Catalyst’s five-year anniversary event
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is five! We were thrilled to celebrate our five-year anniversary with our incredible Catalyst community, including our partners, alumni, friends and colleagues at The Rose Theatre in downtown Brampton. Read more in our latest press release. Photo Credits: Jae Yang
WATCH: Learn why industry professionals hire Catalyst talent
The Catalyst trains hundreds of new cyber professionals each year. Our workforce training programs are specifically designed to support employers hire top cybersecurity talent quickly. Since 2020, the Catalyst has trained over 500 cyber professionals who have gone on to work in more than 160 of the leading private and public sector organizations in Canada. […]
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 […]
CLIC: There’s a place for you in cyber
CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) is an intensive cybersecurity training and certification program designed to give you the skills you need to launch a career in cybersecurity or elevate your career with cybersecurity skills. In order to be considered for the October 2023 cohort of CLIC, all applications must be completed by July 31st. Learn […]
WATCH: Developing a Successful Cybersecurity IP Commercialization Strategy
On Monday, June 12, a panel of experts convened by the Catalyst Fellowship Program came together to discuss the current state of the cyber IP marketplace and shared their expertise in how cyber companies and entrepreneurs can commercialize their IP and grow. Panelists included: Heather Galt – Growth Coach and Mentor Startups & Scaleups, Communitech Joanna […]
WATCH: Three cyber professionals share how Catalyst training changed their lives
CLIC, our new intensive cybersecurity training and certification program, is designed to give you the skills you need to launch a career in cybersecurity or elevate your career with cybersecurity skills. Watch the video to meet three Catalyst graduates and learn how, in their words, our programming and practical training, and the career support they […]
Now You See Me? Advancing Data Protection and Privacy for Police Use of Facial Recognition in Canada
Law enforcement in Canada is increasingly turning to facial recognition in hopes of augmenting their investigative powers. Facial recognition is the process of identifying a person or verifying their identity on the basis of facial data and patterns. There are numerous accuracy challenges associated with facial recognition technology that can exacerbate historical prejudices and stereotypes, […]
WATCH: Celebrating the first Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI) cohort
Congratulations to the graduates of the first cohort of the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst. It’s been a true honour at the Catalyst to work closely with these women as they shape the future of Canadian cybersecurity.
