Steering Cyber Innovation: Building Canada’s Frontline Defenders
The following article first appeared on October 16, 2025, in The Hill Times. The Carney government is properly seized with the rapid delivery of national projects, all to secure Canada’s economic sovereignty as our US trade relationship totters. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Carney announced the first projects to be reviewed under the new Major […]
What are digital doppelgangers? Canada’s privacy commissioner launches probe after complaints about Toronto billboards’ facial detection cameras
The following article first appeared on The Record on December 8, 2025. Security experts from the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University and cybersecurity firm Surfshark raise concerns about the security and safety hazards of having billboard ads that can scan faces. Billboard advertisements like ones inside Toronto’s Union Station aren’t just ads, some are […]
Cyber Sovereignty at Risk: How Geopolitics Are Shaping Canada’s Digital Security
As cyber risks escalate, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Judith Borts outlines why national security, economic competitiveness and public trust now hinge on building a unified, whole-of-society cyber strategy.
Is this copyright notice a scam? Ontario cybersecurity expert shares easy ways to spot fake trademark notices
This piece first appeared in InsideHalton on November 6, 2025. Messages can infect devices with malware that can do serious damage, but there are red flags that are easy to spot, says a senior advisor for Toronto Metropolitan University’s Rogers Cybersecurity Catalyst. A new version of a long-running phishing scam is making the rounds in […]
These ads near Union Station and other places around Toronto could be recording you. What you need to know
The following article first appeared in the Toronto Star on November 5, 2025. A social media post drew outrage after highlighting billboards recording Torontonians’ biometric data. Here’s what’s going on. As you’re watching commercials on mall kiosks and digital billboards across Toronto, be aware that the advertisements might be watching you back. A sharp-eyed online […]
Cybersecurity challenges peak during shopping seasons
This article first appeared on Retail Insider on October 29, 2025. A recent Deloitte Survey highlighted urgent cybersecurity concerns as 70% of consumers worry about sharing personal information with retailers either because of data breaches and misuse (72%) or because they don’t know how their information will be used (70%). The report found that 64% are hesitant to […]
Why the future of Ontario’s critical industries hinges on startups
Ontario’s critical industries are under mounting pressure from a turbulent global economy and an increasingly hostile digital arena, and many are finding that the legacy systems they rely on are not equipped to meet today’s cyber threats.
In sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mining, and smart infrastructure, operational technology (OT) controls everything from power grids to hospital equipment, and the risks to these systems are no longer theoretical.
Cyber Experts Warn Canadians of Rising Travel Scams
The following article first appeared in TravelPulse Canada on September 26, 2025. As Canadians prepare for fall and winter vacations, cybersecurity experts are warning that travel often brings a spike in online fraud and digital threats. According to the experts, cybercriminals exploit travellers through phishing schemes, fake Wi-Fi networks, and compromised charging stations at airports […]
Federal cyber agency warns of ‘serious and urgent’ attack on tech used by remote workers
The following article first appeared in CBC News on September 25, 2025. Cisco says hackers may be able to scrape data from compromised devices Government cyber agencies around the world are rushing to clamp down on what appears to be an advanced and sophisticated espionage campaign targeting popular security software used by remote workers. Calling […]
In a connected world, cybersecurity is a strategic investment
This piece was featured in 3 Magazine on September 22, 2025 In a connected business world, cyberattacks can come from nearly anywhere, at any time. Managing that risk is a complex, full-time job. As relations between Russia and Ukraine continued to fray in 2022, Lester Chng was thinking about how that conflict could pose cybersecurity […]