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 […]
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 […]
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 […]