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Explore our Ideas Section which features cybersecurity insights, thought leadership, and subject matter experts from our vibrant Catalyst Community.
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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...
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Fighting for justice beyond borders: Jake Okechukwu Effoduh’s journey from grassroots advocacy to cyber law
Jake Okechukwu Effoduh is an experienced lawyer with expertise in...
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From research to real-world impact: How Cynapse accelerates cybersecurity innovation
Cynapse: Cybersecurity Research Talent Access Platform is a Rogers Cybersecure...
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Cybersecurity in the Agri-Food chain: protecting the future of farming
Those of us who live in the city, and in...
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AI, cybersecurity, and the future of dining
Trish Dyl has dedicated her career to public service, driven...
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Digital fitness, cyber health: why cybersecurity needs a lifestyle shift, with Connie Tang
Connie Tang is the Director, Public Sector and Small Business...
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For Canada, a strong economy starts with strong cybersecurity
“Elbows up” is about more than just celebrating Canada’s unity...
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When digital threats become physical risks: Why cybersecurity is mining’s next safety standard
As mines undergo digital transformations, cybersecurity risks overlap significantly with...
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Ask a CLIC Technical Advisor
This series explores three CLIC graduates turned Technical Advisors (TAs),...
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Ask a CLIC Graduate
This series explores two CLIC graduates who share their experience...
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Imran Ahmad on the turning point that made cybersecurity a legal priority
Imran Amhad is a Co-chair of the Cybersecurity & the...
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Five Questions on CyberStart Canada, with Roxana Rozembaigher
What inspired you to focus on empowering youth in cybersecurity?...
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Five Questions with Dan Adamson, Cyber Challenge Program Founder
Dan Adamson is the co-founder of AutoAlign, which is now...
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From logic to cybersecurity: the philosophy of asking the right questions
Jordan Shaw-Young is Chief of Staff, Security Solutions at BlueVoyant....
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Stay ahead of cyber threats: top tips from the experts
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we checked in with Senior Cybersecurity...
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ACE: from a social post to a changed reality
For Joseph Martinos, graduate of the Catalyst ACE program, cybersecurity...
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Doing the work: equality, education, and diversity in cybersecurity
Sem Ponnambalam is the President and Co-founder of Xahive, an...
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Sticky floors & glass ceilings: finding her place in tech
Jasbir Kooner is the Director of IT, Business Relationship Management...
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Recreation Facilities: Understanding the Cybersecurity Threats
By Lester Chng, CISSP, PMP, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, and Randy Purse, CD,...
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Five Questions with Bami, CLIC Program Manager
What is the CLIC program, and who is it designed...
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Cyber Risk: A crucial business issue for municipalities
This article first ran in Municipal World Magazine’s June 2024...
Opinion
Opinion: Skills Must Be Canada’s National Project
The following article first appeared on October 16, 2025, in...
Opinion
America First Puts Cybersecurity Last. In this New World, Canada Must Evolve.
The following article first appeared in Innovating Canada on October 01,...
Opinion
AI, cybersecurity, and the future of dining
Trish Dyl has dedicated her career to public service, driven...
Opinion
Opinion | In a new era of cyber risk, Canada must lead the charge
This op-ed first ran in the Toronto Star on June...
Opinion
Double-edged sword of AI adoption
Municipalities are under growing pressure to adopt new technologies, including...
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In the Liberal leadership race, the cybersecurity risks are massive
The following first appeared in the Globe and Mail on January...
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Purse & Mathieson: Canadian cities are only one cyberattack away from catastrophe
The following first appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on January...
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AI may be a powerful tool, but it’s no substitute for cyber experts
The following first appeared in The Toronto Star on September...
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What Scarlett Johansson can teach us about taking on AI
Social media platforms facilitate the spread of fake content online....
Opinion
Elevating Women in Leadership: An Allyship Guide for Men
True allyship is not passive support. It involves actively promoting...
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