21 Canadian Cybersecurity Companies to Watch at RSA Conference 2026
San Francisco is set to host a strong contingent of Canadian cybersecurity companies this month, as 21 startups converge on the RSA Conference 2026 (RSAC) to connect with investors and enterprise security leaders. The influx of Canadian innovation is being spearheaded by the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program, backed by the Trade Commissioner Service.
Canadian Technology Accelerator Program
The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program is designed to showcase cutting-edge solutions in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Initially announcing eight companies, the CTA has since expanded to include 13 additional Canadian startups, facilitating B2B meetings throughout Silicon Valley.
Spotlight on Parabellyx Cybersecurity
Among the companies generating buzz is Parabellyx Cybersecurity, demonstrating LUMA.Security, its AI-powered continuous security testing platform. According to CEO Alexander Poizner, Parabellyx is seeking partnerships with early-stage investors focused on offensive security, as well as Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) firms, and resellers. LUMA.Security aims to move beyond traditional, point-in-time penetration testing, offering continuous discovery, validation, and remediation guidance. The platform differentiates itself through a “human-in-the-loop” validation layer atop its AI engine, ensuring accuracy and quality in remediation guidance.
The Full List of Participating Companies
- Cybe (William Cielen)
- cyberzero (Brad McInnis)
- ComplySec360™ by ENGAIZ (Jai Chinnakonda)
- Eureka DevSecOps (Farshad Abasi)
- F8th Inc. (Jonathan Gagne)
- Fireraven (JS Patenaude)
- Nexodata Inc. (Francis Pun)
- NOVASHER (Shermineh E.)
- Parabellyx Cybersecurity (Alexander Poizner)
- Plurilock (Gerrit Bottema)
- Styx Intelligence (Karim Ladha)
- ThreeShield Information Security Corporation (Chris Nowell)
- TrojAI (Brian DiPisa)
Key Events at RSAC 2026
- CTA Cybersecurity Demo Day – March 17 (10 AM PT): Eight companies from the Silicon Valley CTA cohort will pitch solutions already deployed with enterprises across North America.
- RSA Fireside Chat & Reception at Cloudflare – March 23 (3 – 5 PM PT): A conversation on the future of cybersecurity, AI, and entrepreneurship featuring Nancy Wang, CTO of 1Password, and Shuman Ghosemajumder, CEO of Reken AI, hosted by Owen Thomas, Managing Editor of the San Francisco Business Times.
Canada’s Growing Cybersecurity Sector
Canada continues to be a significant producer of cybersecurity innovation, and RSAC 2026 provides a platform to showcase these advancements to a global audience.