At Web Summit Vancouver 2025, the Catalyst team joined tech professionals from around the world to showcase their innovative programs and services and explore the future of cybersecurity. Alongside our partners from the City of Brampton and the Brampton Innovation District, we showcased the power of collaboration in strengthening Canada’s cyber ecosystem — from supporting startups to reskilling talent.
A highlight of the week was a critical discussion on AI in Cybersecurity: Skills, Risks, & Resilience, featuring Judith Borts (Acting Executive Director, Catalyst), Eugene Lau (In-Sec-M), Stephen Lazenby (INETCO Systems Limited), and Farshad Abasi (Eureka DevSecOps).
As AI transforms cybersecurity, the panel emphasized the urgent need for more innovative, faster responses. Judith emphasized the importance of shifting the conversation from purely technical concerns to workforce readiness, business resilience, and secure innovation across every level of a business or organization.
One thing was clear: cybersecurity is not just a tech issue. It’s a leadership issue that demands bold thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and investment in people.
