Why you may want to skip the free airport Wi-Fi on your next flight from Ontario
This piece first appeared in Inside Halton on April 13, 2026. With winter behind us (mostly) and warmer weather on the horizon, many Canadians will be thinking about travelling abroad. But, while you’re at the airport, whether that’s here in Canada waiting for your flight or when you land at your destination, you may want […]
Canadian bank execs, regulators meet to discuss risks raised by Anthropic’s new AI model
This piece first appeared in The Globe and Mail on April 10, 2026. Canadian bank executives and regulators met on Friday to discuss cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic’s new AI model, a powerful tool that has raised concerns it could be used to help threat actors exploit software vulnerabilities. The meeting of the Canadian Financial […]
LISTEN: Is your SME defence-ready? Breaking into Canada’s security sector
This podcast first appeared on EP954 of Canadian Small Business podcast on April 6, 2026. The Catalyst’s Senior Director, Judith Borts joined the Canadian SME Small Business Podcast to discuss how cybersecurity is now a core business strategy shaping growth, trust, and resilience. Key Highlights: Entering the Defence Ecosystem: Judith explains how SMEs can position […]
LISTEN: Experts warn Cyber threats to Canada could rise amid Iran tensions — Catalyst’s Charles Finlay weighs in
The Catalyst’s Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined CBC Radio on Thursday, March 5 for 10 interviews across the country including Vancouver, Quebec City, Regina, Whitehorse and more, to address the risk of cybersecurity attacks to critical infrastructure amid the war in Iran. Charles discusses the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity’s warning that Iran could deploy […]
Catalyst, Blackberry, and GAC partner with Malaysia to advance leadership opportunities for ASEAN women in cybersecurity
This Media Advisory was first published by Blackberry on February 26, 2026. CYBERJAYA, MALAYSIA – February 26, 2026: Last month, Malaysia made further strides in establishing the MCMC and BlackBerry Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) as a regional hub for world-class cyber training with the completion of its Women in Cyber Leadership Program. The five-day course […]
Pro-Iran ‘hacktivists’ could target Canadian organizations, cybersecurity experts warn
This article first appeared on The Globe and Mail on March 03, 2026. Cybersecurity experts are advising Canadian organizations and operators of critical infrastructure to be on the lookout for attacks from Iranian-linked groups as U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Middle Eastern country continue. Pro-Iran “hacktivists” could target Canada because of the federal government’s support for […]
Parabellyx is preparing businesses for digital warfare
This article first appeared on BetaKit on February 25, 2026. The startup has joined the Cyber Challenge to scale its continuous security testing platform. Si vis pacem, para bellum is an old Latin adage that translates: if you want peace, prepare for war. For Richmond Hill, Ont.-based cybersecurity startup Parabellyx, the maxim sits at the core of […]
Surveillance, AI and the security gaps behind the camera
This article first appeared in SecurityBrief on February 21, 2026. Last November, a digital ad board in Toronto’s PATH went viral after a Reddit user posted a notice sign attached to the screen from Cineplex Digital Media (CDM), the advertiser. “This media unit runs anonymous software, used to generate statistics about audience counts, gender and […]
Tech Playbook: How Canadian operators are using technology to stay competitive
This article was featured in Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine. As labour shortages and rising costs squeeze margins, Canadian operators are turning to technology to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and stay competitive. The pressures facing Canadian restaurants in 2026 are forcing operators to re-think how they run their businesses. Labour shortages, rising costs and shifting […]
Catalyst’s Charles Finlay flags US interference concerns, urges security and speed in Al adoption
This article first appeared in The Wire Report on January 26, 2026 Despite integrated defence capabilities, the federal government should start viewing the White House as a potential source of digital interference, according to Charles Finlay from the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst. Charles Finlay has spent the last seven years partnering with businesses, advocacy groups, and […]