Want to build a career in cybersecurity?
The following article was first published by the Toronto Star and the Kit on March 8th, 2025. Find out how the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative is empowering women and nonbinary leaders in tech. From data breaches to ransomware and operations-crippling attacks, the internet can be a risky place. In business, navigating these threats is a […]
LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay discusses cybersecurity risks in the Liberal leadership race
Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined the hosts of CH880 Edmonton and QR Calgary 770 AM to unpack the upcoming election. Catalyst’s Finlay highlighted that the Liberal leadership race, with its tight timeline, volunteer-driven campaigns, and sensitive voter data, is highly vulnerable to cyber threats. The political race presents a fragile scenario with increased […]
LISTEN: Randy Purse discusses the risk cyber threats pose to municipalities
Senior Advisor Cybersecurity Training and Education at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Randy Purse, joined Kristy Cameron on Ottawa Now, 580 CFRA, to discuss the risks of cybersecurity attacks in municipalities. Purse warns that the surge in cyberattacks in Canadian municipalities threatens critical infrastructure and public safety. Without urgent federal and provincial investment in a comprehensive municipal […]
LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay discusses Toronto school board cyberattack
Catalyst Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined Ramraajh Sharvendiran on CBC’s Metro Morning to discuss a PowerSchool cyberattack affecting Canadian school boards and raising concerns about student data security. Catalyst’s Charles Finlay discussed the impact on Ontario schools, the risks to student data, and the need for clear communication and stronger security measures to prevent […]
Have I been hacked? Cybersecurity experts share tips for protecting personal data
The following article was written by Jacob Dube and Anna Stafford and was first published in the The Globe and Mail on Sept 20, 2023 According to Randy Purse, senior cybersecurity advisor at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst –Toronto Metropolitan University’s centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity, most people don’t actually get “hacked” in the official […]
WATCH: Can diversity and resilience address the crisis of recruiting and retaining cybersecurity talent?
This discussion was first published by IT World Canada on August 21, 2023 As cyber threats increase in frequency and complexity, many organizations are struggling with challenges of recruitment and retention. The creation of a diverse, resilient workforce is no longer a luxury but a stark necessity. This video explores some strategies which are having […]
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 […]
WATCH: Charles Finlay on CBC’s About That discussing LockBit ransomware
Cybersecurity agencies from seven countries issued an advisory about LockBit, a group responsible for as much as a quarter of all ransomware attacks. CBC News’ Andrew Chang explores its rise to notoriety and how it became a public enemy. The Catalyst’s founding executive director Charles Finlay weighs in on LockBit in this segment — watch […]
