Cybersecure Catalyst

Name

Cybersecure Catalyst

Legal name

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

Website

https://cybersecurecatalyst.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Training & Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity (EDAAAPAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF), Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity training programs
• Cyber workforce development
• Cyber range simulations
• Corporate cyber education
• Cybersecurity advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brampton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Training Programs: The Catalyst generates revenue through tuition fees for various training programs including Secure AI courses ($1,150), Cyber Management Essentials ($1,300), and other professional development offerings. Some programs are free while others are paid.
2. Corporate Training & Custom Programs: Comprehensive cybersecurity training offerings designed to strengthen organizational cyber posture, delivered to businesses, municipalities, and government agencies on a contract basis.
3. Partner-Funded Programs: Several programs are offered at no cost to participants due to funding from partners including Mastercard Canada (ELCI), Google.org (Cyber Clinics Canada), and RBC (various startup programs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cybersecure Catalyst (Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst) is a Toronto Metropolitan University national centre that delivers cybersecurity training programs, accelerator/incubator support, and advisory services for individuals, organizations, and startups. Offerings include accelerated training programs, professional certifications, the Cyber Range simulation platform, leadership programs, startup accelerators, and free clinical cyber support for non-profits.

Product overview

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst operates as a multi-program training and innovation platform at Toronto Metropolitan University, offering a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity programs for individuals, organizations, and entrepreneurs. The portfolio spans several distinct product lines: (1) Core training programs including the Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program (ACTP), Master of Cybersecurity (MCS), Bachelor of Cyber Science, and Corporate Training with Cyber Range; (2) Leadership and diversity programs including the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI), Rogers Catalyst Fellowship (with Industry and Academic streams), and CyberStart Canada for youth; (3) Startup and business programs including the Catalyst Cyber Accelerator, RBC FinSec Incubator, Cyber for Startups, Cyber Challenge, Cyber Integration for Businesses, and Simply Secure for SMEs; (4) Specialized sector training including Cyber Training for Municipalities, Cyber Training for Law Enforcement, and Law Enforcement Market Access (LEMA); (5) Secure AI courses for strategic AI adoption and implementation; (6) Clinical education including the Catalyst Cyber Clinic and Cyber Clinics Canada national network; and (7) Resource hubs covering AI, Defence, Educators & Schools, Buy Canadian Cyber, and Newcomer Resources. The organization also offers the CLIC Training Program and Cyber Management Essentials. Collectively, these programs serve a range of audiences from students and career changers to executives, government employees, non-profits, and startups across Canada and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program (ACTP) An intensive program empowering people from diverse backgrounds to launch new careers in cybersecurity, providing foundational technical skills and industry-recognized credentials.
• Catalyst Cyber Accelerator An accelerator program helping early-stage Canadian cybersecurity companies grow into international competitors through mentorship, training, and industry connections.
• Corporate Training Comprehensive cybersecurity training offerings designed to strengthen an organization's cyber posture, including Cyber Range simulations and customized workshops delivered to businesses, municipalities, and government agencies.
• CyberStart Canada A free, immersive, gamified learning experience helping students ages 16-24 develop cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges on the TryHackMe platform, sponsored by RBC.
• Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI) A part-time hybrid program empowering women and non-binary leaders seeking to advance into executive-level positions in cybersecurity, featuring in-person residencies, virtual modules, mentorship, and career development; funded by Mastercard Canada.
• Master of Cybersecurity (MCS) A one-year professional graduate program developing technical leadership skills enhanced by hands-on learning, delivered at Toronto Metropolitan University.
• Rogers Catalyst Fellowship A fellowship program advancing the Catalyst's mission through original cybersecurity research and industry engagement, available in Industry and Academic streams.
• Cyber Training for Municipalities Interactive training offerings for elected officials, municipal leaders, IT professionals, and staff, including tabletop exercises, cyber range simulations, and tailored workshops.
• Cyber Training for Law Enforcement Training programs empowering law enforcement agencies to enhance cyber resilience and become leaders in fighting cybercrime, with offerings for frontline officers and cybercrime investigators.
• Cyber Integration for Businesses Program empowering organizations in Ontario to thrive by adopting and integrating cybersecurity technologies.
• Hire Our Cyber Talent Free access to job-ready professionals backed by quality training and accredited certifications for organizations seeking cybersecurity talent.
• Catalyst Cyber Clinic Free, foundational cyber support for non-profits and social impact organizations, delivered by trained Catalyst consultants, including needs assessments and documented Cybersecurity Action Plans.
• Law Enforcement Market Access (LEMA) Program empowering Canadian technology companies looking to provide solutions to law enforcement agencies.
• RBC FinSec Incubator Incubator helping early-stage fintech and emerging tech companies enhance security and resilience to achieve product-market fit.
• Cyber Challenge Competition empowering startups in Ontario to solve industry-specific challenges across six key sectors.
• Cyber for Startups Six-week program equipping early- to mid-stage technology startups with cybersecurity knowledge to embed security from day one.
• Simply Secure Practical and accessible cybersecurity resources and programs helping small and medium-sized businesses stay safe.
• Secure AI Courses Two practical courses enabling business and tech leaders to adopt AI securely, balancing innovation with risk and real-world implementation.
• CLIC Training Program Canada's elite dual-certification program for launching or elevating a cybersecurity career.
• Cyber Management Essentials Program developing key skills for cyber professionals to become effective managers, covering leadership and management capabilities.
• Cyber Clinics Canada A national network of postsecondary and specialized training institutions exploring, launching, operating, or participating in cyber clinics, expanding access to clinical cybersecurity education for learners across Canada.
• Bachelor of Cyber Science A program training students to secure the digital world through technical cybersecurity skills and hands-on experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of Cyber Clinic consultants reported increased confidence and preparedness for cybersecurity work
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Future Skills CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024National initiative to explore how AI is reshaping early-career cybersecurity development, convening employers and examining emerging skills challenges.
• Toronto Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst. The Catalyst is TMU's national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity.
• BlackBerrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Global Affairs Canada and Catalyst for the Women in Cyber Malaysia program, addressing critical leadership gap in Indo-Pacific cybersecurity workforce.
• Royal Roads UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to deliver leading cybersecurity training and innovation in British Columbia on Canada's West Coast, expanding Catalyst's national reach.
• Brampton Board of TrademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Brampton and Catalyst to launch cybersecurity pilot supporting local businesses.
• Prosper NWTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to champion cybersecurity resilience for businesses in the Canadian North, providing practical low-cost strategies to prevent attacks and mitigate breaches.
• Innovation FactoryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational collaboration on Cyber for Startups program, one of innovation hubs nationwide supporting the free six-week program for entrepreneurs.
• Innovation Hubs NationwideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with innovation hubs across Canada to launch free Cyber for Startups program providing guidance, mentorship, and practical skills to entrepreneurs.
• MISA Ontario (Municipal Information System Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to bring technical Cyber Range training tailored for municipal IT professionals across Canada. MISA-Cyber Range program open to anyone interested in Municipal Cybersecurity.
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with AMO to provide cybersecurity training for elected officials and municipal staff, including the Cybersecurity for Municipal Elected Officials program.
• Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with OCASI and Rogers to develop resources helping newcomers stay safe online in Canada, including guides for individuals, students, and families.
• 123 CyberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefence sector expert collaboration featuring fireside chat on Canada's defence landscape and procurement within the sector.
• Buy Canadian CyberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResource hub for trusted Canadian-made cybersecurity solutions, supporting Canadian innovation and the national cybersecurity ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Enterprise technology skills platform offering broad tech and cybersecurity training via subscription. Comparable to the Catalyst's corporate training franchise and AI/security curriculum, though Pluralsight is a much larger, more mature SaaS-scale business.
• Canadian Centre for Cyber Security: Federal government authority under the Communications Security Establishment, leading Canada's cyber defense posture and providing public-facing cyber guidance. A senior advisor of the Catalyst (Randy Purse) previously worked here; functionally adjacent in mission though distinct in mandate.

Direct peers

• SANS Institute: Global leader in cybersecurity training and professional certifications, offering in-person and online courses across offensive, defensive, and management tracks. The most direct competitor to the Catalyst's corporate training and certification portfolio, but operates globally at significantly larger scale.
• EC-Council: Cybersecurity certification body offering CEH, CHFI, and related credentials with global training delivery. Competes with the Catalyst in professional certification pathways and corporate training, with a more mature paid-certification distribution model.
• (ISC)²: Provider of premier cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CCSP) and training programs for security professionals worldwide. Directly comparable to the Catalyst's certification-track programs like CLIC and Master of Cybersecurity, with a more globally recognized credential portfolio.
• Cybrary: Online cybersecurity and IT training platform with free and paid tiers serving individuals and teams. Comparable to the Catalyst's individual-learner programs (CyberStart, ELCI) and corporate training offerings, with a stronger self-serve SaaS distribution model.
• OffSec (Offensive Security): Cybersecurity training provider known for hands-on, lab-based offensive security education (OSCP). Comparable to the Catalyst's Cyber Range-based hands-on methodology and serves a similar practitioner audience.
• InfoSec Institute: Cybersecurity and IT training provider offering bootcamps, certifications, and enterprise security awareness programs. Comparable to the Catalyst's Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program (ACTP) and corporate cyber training in format and audience.
• TryHackMe: Gamified, hands-on cybersecurity learning platform. Already a partner of the Catalyst (TryHackMe powers CyberStart Canada) and a direct functional peer for entry-level learner engagement, though globally distributed rather than Canada-anchored.

Emerging players

• Cyber Defense Lab: Cybersecurity education and workforce-development programs aligned with academic institutions. Comparable in mission (training and public education) and structure (academic-affiliated), though smaller in scale than the Catalyst's TMU-based platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RogersCyberSec
• Facebookfacebook.com/rogerscybersecurecatalyst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rogers-cybersecure-catalyst

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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