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Emergency preparedness week: Be aware, says Goodale

The theme of this year’s Emergency Preparedness Week emphasizes the need to be informed of current conditions: “Plan. Prepare. Be Aware.” >> Read full article

Retailers using facial recognition in many ways

Pierre Racz, CEO of Genetec, tells CBC facial recognition technology is being used by major Canadian retail and coffee chains >> Read full article

ASIS Toronto Best Practices 2016

The best practices seminar provided information on a diversity of topics from cheque fraud to effective communications strategies, intelligence gathering and anonymous threats >> Read full article

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What is bitcoin? A look at the digital currency

What is bitcoin? A look at the digital currency

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency that allows people to buy goods and services and exchange money without involving banks, credit card issuers or other third parties. Because the currency isn't formally regulated, its legality is a bit fuzzy. The currency has also drawn the ire of many in law enforcement and cyber security because it's difficult to trace, making it a currency of choice for hackers behind ransomware attacks >> Learn More…

 
 NEWS 
 

Condos rented by the night raise safety concerns

Thousands of condo and apartment units being rented for short stays could be skirting condominium corporation rules and taking advantage of regulatory loopholes >> Read full article

Two men charged in alleged sexual assault at University of British Columbia

The charges of break and enter and sexual assault causing bodily harm come after University RCMP responded to a call in a residential neighbourhood on campus >> Read full article

Canada will not pay ransom to terrorist kidnappers, Trudeau says

Amid speculation about the fate of two captives held by militants in the Philippines, Prime Minister Trudeau said Canada “does not and will not pay ransom to terrorists” >> Read full article

 
 Event Calendar 
 

Security Canada Alberta

Location: River Cree Resort & Casino, Edmonton, Alberta
Date: May 11, 2016 >> More Info

Tracking Terrorism Symposium: Countering the Threat of Violent Extremism

Location: Oshawa, Ont.
Date: May 17, 2016 >> More Info

Port Secure

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: May 18, 2016 >> More Info

Security Canada Ottawa

Location: Ottawa, Ont.
Date: June 1, 2016 >> More Info

The World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM)

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: June 7, 2016 >> More Info