COHORT

WINTER 2025

LOCATION

VIRTUAL

COST

FREE

Smart Infrastructure

Developed in collaboration with leading industry experts, this program will equip businesses working in the Smart Buildings sector with the cybersecurity knowledge, tools, and best practices they need to safeguard the future of smart buildings against emerging cyber threats.

Elegibility Criteria:

Staff must be employed in Ontario

Organization must be operating in or adjacent to the Smart Infrastructure sector

In partnership with

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Funding provided in part by

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1

Webinar

For executives and technical leaders

This session will explore the evolving landscape of smart buildings and the cybersecurity challenges that come with it. The expert panel will cover topics such as cybersecurity threats, strategies, and best practices for resilient building design and operations.

Dates and Location

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Virtual

Topics Covered

  • Cybersecurity trends and strategy 
  • Key cyber threats and risks to the Smart Buildings
  • IoT and Smart Building Security
  • Cybersecurity technology adoption, and more

Panelists

Rick Huijbregts
Protexxa
Chief Operating Officer
Jenn McArthur
Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science, TMU
Associate Professor
Osman Saleem
Actimeta
Managing Director

2

Bootcamp

For technical and non-technical professionals

This specialized bootcamp is designed for staff working in the Smart Building sector – ideally, those with responsibility for technology planning, procurement, integration, and operations. Programming will include experiential learning, interactive discussions, and access to insights from cybersecurity experts.

Learners will be provided job aids such as checklists and templates for use within their organizations, and qualifying companies will also gain access to a one-year associate membership within CCTX.

Overview

   Topics Covered

  • Foundational cybersecurity risks
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity in Smart Buildings
  • Regulatory Framework and Standards
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Security-by-design Principles and IoT Security
  • Emerging Technologies and future trends
  • Incident Response and Cyber Resilience

Dates & Locations

Duration: Six weeks (two hours of virtual programming per week)

Date: Every Thursday from February 6, 2025 – March 13, 2025

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Location: Virtual 

Cost: Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario, the program is free

Self-Assessment & 1-on-1 Consultation

Self-Assessments

Take this online self-assessment to better understand your cybersecurity posture. This tool is available to all, and will provide you with a report that identifies critical shortcomings and provides insights for improving your organization’s cybersecurity.

1-on-1 Consultations

Once you have completed the assessment, qualifying participants will be invited to apply for a free consultation with a Catalyst cybersecurity advisor. Receive support in identifying critical shortcomings, prioritizing activities for safe and secure tech adoption and scaling, and developing an action plan for cybersecurity posture improvements.