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Ideas

Explore our Ideas Section which features cybersecurity insights, thought leadership, and subject matter experts from our vibrant Catalyst Community.

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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 fact many of us who live in rural areas, lose touch with the distance between combine and plate. Food is seemingly so accessible that we become severed from its source....
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The Catalyst Cyber Clinic: Katie Gibson’s mission to protect Canada’s non-profits from cyber threats
Katie Gibson is the Director of the Catalyst Cyber Clinic...
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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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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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The intersection is the opportunity: Noemi Chanda’s journey through cyber, law, and leadership
If you had asked Noemi Chanda where she saw her...

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WATCH: PowerSchool breach leaves student data exposed — Catalyst’s Charles Finlay weighs in
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LISTEN: Dan Mathieson discusses rising municipal cyberattacks on CBC’s Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa
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Stronger Together: How Public and Private Sectors Can Protect Digital Lives and Empower Individuals webinar
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WATCH: Catalyst experts on defending municipalities from cyber threats
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WATCH: Catalyst Fellowship Program virtual panel on cyber regulations in Canada
WATCH Catalyst Fellowship Program virtual panel on cyber regulations in Canada
LISTEN: Catalyst's Charles Finlay discusses cybersecurity risks in the Liberal leadership race
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LISTEN: Randy Purse discusses the risk cyber threats pose to municipalities
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LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay discusses Toronto school board cyberattack
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WATCH: First annual Catalyst Summit recap
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Noemi Chanda

Noemi is a Partner in Deloitte’s Data Protection and Privacy practice in Toronto. She provides privacy, data protection, and cyber strategy services for organizations seeking to deliver new and better services for their clients and the community, advising in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection, information privacy, and risk management. She specializes in serving technology, healthcare, retail, and public sector clients participating in new initiatives that involve the collection or use of personal information.

Prior to Deloitte, she articled at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and was a Visiting Researcher at the University of Washington Tech Policy Lab, where she looked at privacy in the context of the Internet of Things, AI, connected and autonomous vehicles, and robotics. Noemi holds a BA from the University of Waterloo, a Master’s in Economic Policy from McMaster University, and a law degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Ontario.

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Melissa Carvalho

Melissa heads the Strategic Services group, providing cyber solutions for RBC’s 96,000 employees, subsidiaries, and 17 million clients. A results-driven leader, she excels in high-risk project delivery for large organizations. With extensive IT management experience, she’s skilled in needs assessments, software development, and infrastructure. Melissa fosters productivity and stakeholder relationships. Throughout her career, Melissa has developed identity strategies, implementing them across Canada’s top banks and consulting on 50+ IAM programs in North America. As WiD Global Board Vice Chair, she merges her passions for advancing people and tech, aiming to eliminate biases. A diversity advocate, Melissa leads LGBTQ+ efforts at RBC. She is a frequent speaker at global events and is the recipient of awards including Globe and Mail Best Executives 2022, Women In IT awards, and IT World Canada Top 20 Women in Cyber Security 2021.

Imran Ahmad

Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce. As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works with clients to develop and implement strategies related to cyber threats. He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response. Imran often acts as “breach counsel” in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and has extensive experience in managing complex cross-border security incidents. He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, enforcement action or litigation. Imran is the author of Canada’s first legal incident preparation and response handbook Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management, 2nd Edition (LexisNexis, March 2021).

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