Canada’s border security bill risks scaring off new business, critics warn
This piece was featured in the Logic on September 2, 2025 A new federal border security bill, Bill C-2, would require Canadian companies to create digital entry points so police and intelligence agencies can access online communications. Supporters argue it’s a necessary modernization of law enforcement powers, but cybersecurity experts warn it could open the […]
New school year brings fresh cyber safety reminders for Ontario students and families
The following article first appeared in CBC News on September 5, 2025.” Cybersecurity experts are stressing the importance of student cyber safety as tens of thousands of Ontario kids return to the classroom with devices and laptops in hand. With the rise of generative AI, cloud-based services, social media, and increasingly sophisticated online threats, they […]
AI, cybersecurity, and the future of dining
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WATCH: PowerSchool breach leaves student data exposed — Catalyst’s Charles Finlay weighs in
On Wednesday, May 7, the Toronto District School Board notified parents that their children’s personal information — stolen in the PowerSchool data breach last December — was never deleted, even though a ransom was paid to hackers. Millions of student records remain exposed, and cybersecurity experts are warning families and school officials to stay alert. […]
As mining faces rising cyberattacks, strengthen your defences with free training
This piece first appeared in the Northern Miner on April 14, 2025. The mining sector has become a significant target for cyberattacks. An increasingly uncertain political climate, new emerging technologies and more sophisticated criminals have resulted in many headline-making breaches over the last year. Cyberattacks in the mining industry tripled from 10 in 2023 to […]
Fraudster’s hijacked GTA man’s company record, tried to mortgage its $12M property for cash
This piece was first featured April 7, 2025 by CBC News Hitender Sharma was driving from Toronto to Windsor last month when he got a phone call from a private investigator that made him turn his car around. The investigator told Sharma his holding company had been hijacked by fraudsters looking to gain access to […]
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 […]
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 […]