Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

My passion for technology ignited in Grade 9 during my time as a flight corporal in Air Cadets. That’s when I first encountered cybersecurity, a field that immediately captivated me. Eager to dive deeper, I explored countless online resources and, at just 15 years old, earned my basic ISC² certification. This early spark set the course for my academic...

This piece first appeared in the Observer on April 30, 2026.

Faster, smarter cyberattacks are exposing a deeper problem: human readiness is falling short.

Jiri Fiala is an alumni of the Catalyst accelerator and one of the most active contributors to the Catalyst Community Platform, sharing about the latest technologies, including Mythos and emerging AI. Jiri is the Founder and CEO of PrivID, Inc. PrivID is designed to keep sensitive data encrypted at all times, eliminating plaintext exposure across s...

Aisha Khanam is a graduate of the Catalyst’s Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program (ACTP). As a cybersecurity professional, her lifelong mission is to learn and grow, and she is always seeking out collaborative environments where diverse minds can thrive. Aisha believes in the power of data and human-centered appro...

This piece first appeared in Canadian Affairs on April 8, 2026.

Digital risk in Canadian law enforcement is no longer a niche concern. It is ...