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Video ‘discrepancies’ in alleged guards’ attack

A federal prison guard failed to capture crucial video footage that could have shown whether colleagues attacked a prisoner without provocation, an independent investigation has found.


Apple to open data centre in China with government ties

Apple will open a data centre in mainland China with ties to the country's government, raising concerns about the security of iCloud accounts that store personal information transferred from iPhones, iPads and Mac computers there.


Robot helps passengers through Seattle airport security

A robot named Tracey is greeting passengers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, providing tips to get them smoothly through security checkpoints.
 
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Focus On Drones

Focus On Drones

Join Canadian Security magazine on Oct. 4 at the Universal EventSpace, Toronto, for a full day of drones education. Expect to hear from drones experts and practitioners on topics including:
   • Ethical, legal and privacy considerations
   • How security users are making the most of UAVs
   • Success stories in related professions such as policing

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Study: Employees may not report cybersecurity incidents

Employees may be hiding IT security incidents from their bosses to avoid punishment, according to a recent report from Kaspersky Lab and B2B International. The report, called “Human Factor in IT Security: How Employees are Making Businesses Vulnerable from Within,” suggests that such behaviour occurs in 40 per cent of businesses. » Watch video
 
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Security breach compromises payment card information for Trump Hotel guests

A security breach has compromised payment card and other information for those who made reservations at 14 Trump Hotel locations, including those in Toronto and Vancouver, over more than half a year. » Read full article

Face scans for U.S. citizens flying abroad stir privacy issues

If the Trump administration gets its way, U.S. citizens boarding international flights will have to submit to a face scan, a plan privacy advocates call an ill-advised step toward a surveillance state. » Read full article

Two UK police forces team up to launch drone unit

Police says drones are a cost-saving alternative for monitoring crime scenes or searching for people who go missing during walks along the rugged 600 miles (965 kilometres) of coastline in the area. » Read full article
 
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Security Canada Atlantic

Location: Halifax, NS
Date: Sept 13, 2017
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Retail Council of Canada Loss Prevention Conference

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: Sept 19, 2017
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ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits 2017

Location: Dallas, Tex.
Date: Sept 25-28, 2017
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Focus On Drones

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Oct. 4 2017
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