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March 4, 2026

Pro-Iran ‘hacktivists’ could target Canadian organizations, cybersecurity experts warn

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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...

March 9, 2026

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...

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March 6, 2026

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...

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March 4, 2026

AI Automation in Business: A Risk Assessment Webinar

In case you missed our AI Automation in Business: A Risk Assessment Webinar, we pulled...

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March 2, 2026

Parabellyx is preparing businesses for digital warfare

This article first appeared on BetaKit on February 25, 2026. The startup has joined the...

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February 25, 2026

Surveillance, AI and the security gaps behind the camera

This article first appeared in SecurityBrief on February 21, 2026. Last November, a digital ad...

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February 23, 2026

How Mycroft scaled to over 100 customers without a playbook

This article was featured in Betakit on February 19, 2026. CEO Mike Kim shares the...

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February 9, 2026

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...

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February 2, 2026

Canada’s cybersecurity startups have no room for error

This article was featured in Betakit on January 30, 2026. Daly Brown and Nick Foubert...

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February 2, 2026

Rachel Clark is taking on cybersecurity’s scalability problem

This article first appeared in Betakit on January 28, 2026. Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s Cyber Challenge...

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January 29, 2026

VIEW: Women in Cyber Leadership

This January, the Catalyst team was on the ground in Malaysia to deliver the Women...

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December 15, 2025

Opinion: A Once-in-a-generation Opportunity Could Also Be Our Biggest Blind Spot

The following article first appeared on December 11, 2025, in the Hamilton Spectator. Canada stands...

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October 20, 2025

Opinion: Skills Must Be Canada’s National Project

The following article first appeared on October 16, 2025, in The Hill Times. The Carney...

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October 1, 2025

America First Puts Cybersecurity Last. In this New World, Canada Must Evolve.

The following article first appeared in Innovating Canada on October 01, 2025. Ulrike Bahr-GedaliaSenior Director of...

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June 22, 2025

Opinion | In a new era of cyber risk, Canada must lead the charge

This op-ed first ran in the Toronto Star on June 22, 2025. As global tensions...

Judith Borts

June 11, 2025

Double-edged sword of AI adoption

Municipalities are under growing pressure to adopt new technologies, including AI, at an unprecedented pace....

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January 28, 2025

In the Liberal leadership race, the cybersecurity risks are massive

The following first appeared in the Globe and Mail on January 28, 2025. If you set...

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January 23, 2025

Purse & Mathieson: Canadian cities are only one cyberattack away from catastrophe

The following first appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on January 20, 2025. It’s not about if...

Ottawa Citizen

September 13, 2024

AI may be a powerful tool, but it’s no substitute for cyber experts

The following first appeared in The Toronto Star on September 14, 2024. This is the...

Jeff Schwartzentruber

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July 16, 2024

What Scarlett Johansson can teach us about taking on AI

Social media platforms facilitate the spread of fake content online. The proposed Online Harms Act...

Sam Andrey & Charles Finlay

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July 16, 2024

Elevating Women in Leadership: An Allyship Guide for Men

True allyship is not passive support. It involves actively promoting and amplifying the voices and...

Trish Dyl & Sasha Krstic

January 13, 2026

Catalyst and RBC Launch New Program to Accelerate Technology Adoption in Law Enforcement

RBC-supported program helps Canadian innovators align with law enforcement priorities and navigate public safety procurement...

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November 13, 2025

BlackBerry Expands Partnership with Global Affairs Canada & Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst for Women in Cyber Program in Malaysia

Five-Day Program for Women Designed to Address Critical Leadership Gap in Indo-Pacific Cybersecurity Workforce and...

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October 23, 2025

Catalyst and Prosper NWT Champion Cybersecurity Resilience for Businesses in the Canadian North

The partnership will provide practical low-cost strategies to prevent attacks and mitigate breaches, beginning with...

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October 15, 2025

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Brampton Board of Trade, and City of Brampton Launch Cybersecurity Pilot to Support Local Businesses

Brampton, ON – Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) in partnership with the Brampton Board of...

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October 9, 2025

Catalyst and RBC Collaborate with Innovation Hubs Nationwide To Launch Free Cyber Startup Program

Cyber for Startups is a six-week program that equips entrepreneurs with guidance, mentorship, and practical...

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October 1, 2025

Catalyst and Royal Roads University partner to advance cybersecurity leadership on Canada’s West Coast

New Catalyst-RRU initiative will deliver leading cybersecurity training and innovation in British Columbia October 1, 2025...

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July 30, 2025

BlackBerry, Global Affairs Canada, and the Catalyst Expand World-Class Cybersecurity Training in Malaysia

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst’s CLIC program launches globally at Malaysia’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence July 31,...

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May 5, 2025

Catalyst Launches First-of-Its-Kind Cyber Management Program in Canada

Designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals, the Catalyst’s new Cyber Management Essentials program delivers expert-led training,...

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March 25, 2025

Catalyst & In-Sec-M launch new platform to strengthen Canadian cyber industry amid rising tariffs

March 25, 2025 (Brampton, ON) — In a decisive response to recent U.S. tariffs that...

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March 10, 2025

Mastercard renews commitment to strengthen Canada’s cyber ecosystem with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at TMU

Through its continued support of Catalyst, Mastercard reaffirms its leadership in cybersecurity innovation and workforce...

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March 9, 2026

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...

Catalyst

March 6, 2026

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...

Catalyst

March 2, 2026

Parabellyx is preparing businesses for digital warfare

This article first appeared on BetaKit on February 25, 2026. The startup has joined the...

Catalyst

February 25, 2026

Surveillance, AI and the security gaps behind the camera

This article first appeared in SecurityBrief on February 21, 2026. Last November, a digital ad...

Catalyst

February 9, 2026

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...

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January 28, 2026

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...

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December 24, 2025

Impersonation scams threaten advisors and their clients

This piece was featured in Investment Executive and Advisor.ca on December 24, 2025 Financial advisors...

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December 16, 2025

Steering Cyber Innovation: Building Canada’s Frontline Defenders

This article first appeared in Issue No. 85, December 2025 of Canadian SME magazine. Connie...

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December 8, 2025

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...

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November 17, 2025

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...

Judith Borts

March 4, 2026

AI Automation in Business: A Risk Assessment Webinar

In case you missed our AI Automation in Business: A Risk Assessment Webinar, we pulled...

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November 18, 2025

Cyber Leadership in the Spotlight: Highlights from the 2025 Catalyst Summit

Since the Catalyst’s founding in 2018, there has been a clear goal: to create an...

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July 10, 2025

VIEW: Union Station cyber pop-up 2025

On Tuesday, June 24, as part of Toronto Tech Week and in partnership with the City...

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April 25, 2025

WATCH: Cybersecurity and democracy: Strengthening Canada’s digital defenses

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology — it’s about protecting the foundations of democracy. It’s the...

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February 12, 2025

Stronger Together: How Public and Private Sectors Can Protect Digital Lives and Empower Individuals webinar

In case you missed our Stronger Together: How Public and Private Sectors Can Protect Digital...

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February 10, 2025

WATCH: Catalyst experts on defending municipalities from cyber threats

Municipalities of all sizes are facing growing cyber threats — and everyone has a role...

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January 30, 2025

WATCH: Catalyst Fellowship Program virtual panel on cyber regulations in Canada

In case you missed our Catalyst Fellowship Program Virtual Panel: Cybersecurity Threats in Canada, we...

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January 14, 2025

WATCH: ELCI connects cohort three participants with alumni

Hear directly from program participants and alumni how ELCI is providing leaders with access to...

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November 28, 2024

WATCH: First annual Catalyst Summit recap

On November 13, cyber enthusiasts packed a room in Brampton, Ontario, to tackle one of...

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October 25, 2024

WATCH: Catalyst at Elevate Festival 2024 recap

We were lucky enough to return to Elevate Festival 2024 and once again program and...

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June 26, 2024

LISTEN: Charles Finlay discusses TPL cyberattacks on TMU podcast

Catalyst Executive Director, Charles Finlay, was recently interviewed by Vanessa Tiberio and Olga Bergmans for...

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April 5, 2024

LISTEN: Catalyst’s Randy Purse on Canadian SME Podcast

As cyberattacks become widespread among businesses and organizations, leaders must invest in training and education...

Randy Purse

January 29, 2026

VIEW: Women in Cyber Leadership

This January, the Catalyst team was on the ground in Malaysia to deliver the Women...

Catalyst

November 18, 2025

Cyber Leadership in the Spotlight: Highlights from the 2025 Catalyst Summit

Since the Catalyst’s founding in 2018, there has been a clear goal: to create an...

Catalyst

July 10, 2025

VIEW: Union Station cyber pop-up 2025

On Tuesday, June 24, as part of Toronto Tech Week and in partnership with the City...

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June 25, 2025

VIEW: The Catalyst at Web Summit Vancouver 2025

At Web Summit Vancouver 2025, the Catalyst team joined tech professionals from around the world...

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November 14, 2024

VIEW: Shaping the future of cyber at the Catalyst Summit 2024

Since the beginning of the Catalyst’s work in 2018 we have wanted to hold an...

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November 22, 2023

WATCH: Recapping the Catalyst's five-year anniversary event

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is five! We were thrilled to celebrate our five-year anniversary with our...

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WATCH: Cybersecurity and democracy: Strengthening Canada’s digital defenses

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WATCH: Catalyst experts on defending municipalities from cyber threats

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WATCH: ELCI connects cohort three participants with alumni

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