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October 7, 2026

93% of Employers Say Human-Centered Skills Are More Important as AI Reshapes Cybersecurity

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National research from Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst finds AI is reshaping how early-career cybersecurity professionals build experience, increasing the need for judgment, critical thinking, and hands-on learning TORONTO, ON [OCTOBER 7, 2026] — New research out today from Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst...

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September 27, 2026

VIEW: Brampton SecOps Hackathon 2026

The Catalyst was proud to bring together the next generation of tech talent at the...

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September 25, 2026

Good AI governance in practice: Why guardrails matter more than restrictions

This piece appeared in The AI Journal on September 24, 2026. By Katrina Lawrence is...

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September 24, 2026

BOOK TALKS: "Built to Trust" with Darren Gallop

Introducing the Catalyst Book Talks series. We’re kicking things off with Darren Gallop, CEO and...

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September 23, 2026

Your LinkedIn account is more valuable to cybercriminals than you think. Here's how to check if someone else is already accessing it

This piece appeared in The Hamilton Spectator on September 22, 2026. Your LinkedIn account is...

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September 22, 2026

VIEW: A sweeter take on cybersecurity

On Tuesday, September 22, ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Catalyst partnered with the City...

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September 21, 2026

AI’s Hiroshima moment may be near

This piece appeared in The Globe and Mail on September 14, 2026. As artificial intelligence...

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September 16, 2026

Networking group supports women through the AI shift

This piece appeared in The Globe and Mail on September 14, 2026. As artificial intelligence...

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September 10, 2026

VIEW: Brampton Venture Expo 2026

The Catalyst was proud to take part in the Brampton Venture Expo (BVX), connecting with...

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August 12, 2026

LISTEN: Catalyst AI expert Katrina Lawrence on AI-powered fraud

The Catalyst Senior Trainer & AI Practice Lead, Katrina Lawrence, joined Neo Financial’s “The Get”...

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July 29, 2026

LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay weighs in on recent Hugging Face incident

The Catalyst’s Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined CBC Radio on Thursday, March 5 for...

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April 14, 2026

Opinion: To build a modern Canadian defence sector, make SMEs cybersecure

This piece first appeared in The Hill Times on April 14, 2026. In modern warfare, defence...

Charles Finlay

April 9, 2026

Opinion: The infrastructure crisis no one is talking about

This piece was first featured in Canadian Affairs on April 8, 2026. Underinvestment in Canada’s...

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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

June 23, 2026

The Catalyst and Future Skills Centre launch a national initiative to explore how AI is reshaping early-career cybersecurity development

A new research and workforce development initiative will convene employers, examine emerging skills challenges, and...

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May 28, 2026

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst launches resources to boost cyber safety for new Canadians

Multi-language guides available to provide practical cybersecurity knowledge tailored to individuals, students, and families new...

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April 14, 2026

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Launches “Secure AI” Courses to Help Organizations Boost Productivity and Manage Risk

April 14, 2026 (Brampton, ON) — As artificial intelligence transforms organizations across sectors, Rogers Cybersecure...

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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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September 25, 2026

Good AI governance in practice: Why guardrails matter more than restrictions

This piece appeared in The AI Journal on September 24, 2026. By Katrina Lawrence is...

Catalyst

September 23, 2026

Your LinkedIn account is more valuable to cybercriminals than you think. Here's how to check if someone else is already accessing it

This piece appeared in The Hamilton Spectator on September 22, 2026. Your LinkedIn account is...

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September 21, 2026

AI’s Hiroshima moment may be near

This piece appeared in The Globe and Mail on September 14, 2026. As artificial intelligence...

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September 16, 2026

Networking group supports women through the AI shift

This piece appeared in The Globe and Mail on September 14, 2026. As artificial intelligence...

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August 12, 2026

LISTEN: Catalyst AI expert Katrina Lawrence on AI-powered fraud

The Catalyst Senior Trainer & AI Practice Lead, Katrina Lawrence, joined Neo Financial’s “The Get”...

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July 29, 2026

LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay weighs in on recent Hugging Face incident

The Catalyst’s Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined CBC Radio on Thursday, March 5 for...

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July 23, 2026

Experts call for greater oversight after OpenAI models go rogue and hack startup Hugging Face

This piece appeared in The Globe and Mail on July 22, 2026. OpenAI says a...

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May 19, 2026

Cybersecurity without borders: Policy, tech and reality

This piece appeared in SJA (Security Journal Americas) on May 14, 2026. SJA hears from...

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May 1, 2026

Cybersecurity’s A.I. Problem Isn’t Technology. It’s Human.

This piece first appeared in the Observer on April 30, 2026. Faster, smarter cyberattacks are...

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April 16, 2026

Why you may want to skip the free airport Wi-Fi on your next flight from Ontario

This piece first appeared in Inside Halton on April 13, 2026. With winter behind us...

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September 24, 2026

BOOK TALKS: "Built to Trust" with Darren Gallop

Introducing the Catalyst Book Talks series. We’re kicking things off with Darren Gallop, CEO and...

Catalyst

September 22, 2026

VIEW: A sweeter take on cybersecurity

On Tuesday, September 22, ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Catalyst partnered with the City...

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June 29, 2026

VIEW: 2026 Innovation Showcase Highlights

This June, more than 200 people gathered at the Globe and Mail Centre for the...

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May 27, 2026

Sovereignty at Stake: Online Disinformation & Canadian Democracy

Our new Sovereignty at Stake series launched on May 6 at the Toronto Reference Library....

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March 30, 2026

WATCH: Rachel Clark on Building the Future of Cyber Defense

Rachel Clark founded SKADI Cyber Defense to take on a critical gap in cybersecurity: making...

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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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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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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

September 27, 2026

VIEW: Brampton SecOps Hackathon 2026

The Catalyst was proud to bring together the next generation of tech talent at the...

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September 22, 2026

VIEW: A sweeter take on cybersecurity

On Tuesday, September 22, ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Catalyst partnered with the City...

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September 10, 2026

VIEW: Brampton Venture Expo 2026

The Catalyst was proud to take part in the Brampton Venture Expo (BVX), connecting with...

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June 29, 2026

VIEW: 2026 Innovation Showcase Highlights

This June, more than 200 people gathered at the Globe and Mail Centre for the...

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May 27, 2026

Sovereignty at Stake: Online Disinformation & Canadian Democracy

Our new Sovereignty at Stake series launched on May 6 at the Toronto Reference Library....

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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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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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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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VIEW: Brampton SecOps Hackathon 2026

BOOK TALKS: "Built to Trust" with Darren Gallop

VIEW: A sweeter take on cybersecurity

VIEW: Brampton Venture Expo 2026

VIEW: 2026 Innovation Showcase Highlights

Sovereignty at Stake: Online Disinformation & Canadian Democracy

WATCH: Rachel Clark on Building the Future of Cyber Defense

AI Automation in Business: A Risk Assessment Webinar

VIEW: Women in Cyber Leadership

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

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This program develops the key skills for cyber professionals to become effective managers.

Designed to empower women and non-binary leaders who want to shape the future of Canadian cybersecurity.

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